Medway · England
Paella Party Catering for Allhallows events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Allhallows and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Allhallows?
Paella party catering for your party in Allhallows
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for big family gatherings and big birthdays.
Country parties near Allhallows suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
Allhallows parties: what to know
Allhallows is in Medway. For paella party catering in Allhallows, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Allhallows. We cook in 68 places across Medway. Our events stretch from Allhallows to Canterbury (23 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of ME3. We can cater a party on streets such as St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Allhallows includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Nearby places to Allhallows
What else we do in Allhallows
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Allhallows is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Allhallows?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Allhallows hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Who books paella party catering in Allhallows?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Allhallows and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chalkwell station, about 5 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Your questions about paella party catering in Allhallows
Which station should guests use for Allhallows?
Chalkwell station, about 5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Allhallows?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
- 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