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Paella Party Catering for Allhallows-on-Sea events
Planning paella party catering in Allhallows-on-Sea? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Allhallows-on-Sea?
Paella party catering for your party in Allhallows-on-Sea
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We are often asked to cater big family gatherings and neighbourhood celebrations, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Allhallows-on-Sea, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
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 Allhallows-on-Sea? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Let the neighbours know
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Allhallows-on-Sea: your questions answered
How far is Allhallows-on-Sea from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Allhallows-on-Sea?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Typically, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we’ll check.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Events we cater in Allhallows-on-Sea
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
Party venues around Allhallows-on-Sea
Allhallows-on-Sea is in Medway. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Allhallows-on-Sea and nearby villages. Allhallows-on-Sea is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 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 cook at parties all over the ME3 postcode area. Local streets include Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Allhallows-on-Sea, we cover Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Two Tree Island.
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Allhallows-on-Sea, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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