Medway · England
Paella party catering in Blue Bell Hill, Medway
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Blue Bell Hill.
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Blue Bell Hill
Parties in Blue Bell Hill: gardens, venues and local tips
Blue Bell Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. For a party in Blue Bell Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Blue Bell Hill. We cater in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Snodland station is about 2.5 miles away. After a christening at a church like St Alban's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Blue Bell Hill is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Laurie Gray Avenue, Thorn Close and Barling Close. Nearby, we also cater parties in Kit's Coty (1 mile south), Walderslade (1 mile east), Lordswood (2 miles east), Chatham (2 miles north-east) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (5 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north), Luton (3 miles north-east) and Park Wood (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Bartholomew's Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Blue Bell Hill includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Robin Hood Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
How our paella party catering works in Blue Bell Hill
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and family reunions, with seafood paella, mixed paella and churros.
A country party near Blue Bell Hill is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Blue Bell Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Blue Bell Hill until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Events we cater in Blue Bell Hill
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Blue Bell Hill and Medway:
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Historic houses near Blue Bell Hill include Starkey Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.7 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For event organisers in Blue Bell Hill
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Your questions about paella party catering in Blue Bell Hill
Do you come out to small places like Blue Bell Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Blue Bell Hill close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater in Blue Bell Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Blue Bell Hill is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Blue Bell Hill
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Blue Bell Hill and the whole of Medway
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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