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Paella Catering for Rodmersham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Rodmersham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Rodmersham?
Paella catering in Rodmersham, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Whether it is company summer parties and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Rodmersham, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Rodmersham, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us what else is being served
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Paella catering around Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Rodmersham and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Rodmersham to Canterbury (14 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rodmersham School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Cromers Wood? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rodmersham, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Rodmersham, we cover Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Rodmersham include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
Your questions about paella catering in Rodmersham
Could we have live paella in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Rodmersham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does paella catering cost in Rodmersham?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Rodmersham? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Rodmersham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Rodmersham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Sittingbourne station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Rodmersham
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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Also in Rodmersham
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff