Medway · England
Paella Catering for Upper Bush events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Upper Bush.
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Upper Bush
Perfect for your event in Upper Bush
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Upper Bush include Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
Paella catering for your event in Upper Bush
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Upper Bush, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Upper Bush: venues, travel and local tips
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Upper Bush, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 68 places across Medway. Our events stretch from Upper Bush to London (about 24 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Upper Bush, we also cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Catering across Medway, including Upper Bush
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about paella catering in Upper Bush
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Upper Bush too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Upper Bush until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Bush? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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