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Paella Catering in Rushenden
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Rushenden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Rushenden
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Rushenden hosts choose us
- Events in Rushenden and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella catering for your event in Rushenden
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Rushenden. Whether it’s fairs, fêtes and festivals and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella.
Somewhere as small as Rushenden, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Who books paella catering in Rushenden?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Rushenden stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella catering in Rushenden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Questions from Rushenden
Is Rushenden close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Rushenden?
Queenborough station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Planning live paella in Rushenden
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Rushenden will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Queenborough School and Nursery, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Queenborough station is about 0.6 miles away.
Paella catering in ME11 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue. Nearby, we also cater events in Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Schools near Rushenden include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Mention any other courses or food
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
- 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