Medway · England
Paella Catering for Upper Halling events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Upper Halling and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering near Upper Halling
Paella catering for your event in Upper Halling
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. We are frequently asked to cater christenings and family gatherings and weddings and evening receptions, with paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a hamlet or village like Upper Halling, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Common questions in Upper Halling
Which station should guests use for Upper Halling?
Halling station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
How far is Upper Halling from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Planning an evening event in Upper Halling? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Upper Halling
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Live paella in Upper Halling: local details
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Upper Halling. Upper Halling is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Halling station, about 0.8 miles east. Historic houses near Upper Halling include Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Cobham College (3.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Upper Halling for paella catering include Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Upper Halling include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Boy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for labels on each pan
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
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Other catering in Upper Halling
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with 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. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Upper Halling
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Upper Halling:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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