Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Blue Town
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Blue Town. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Blue Town events
For event organisers in Blue Town
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Paella party catering in Blue Town, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Blue Town. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and summer garden parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a place like Blue Town, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Blue Town
What’s the nearest station to Blue Town for guests?
Blue Town has its own station: Sheerness-On-Sea station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
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 help you decide the split.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Nearby places to Blue Town
Other catering in Blue Town
Hosting a paella party in Blue Town
Blue Town is about 3 miles north-west of Minster, in Kent. Across the ME12 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Blue Town has its own station, Sheerness-On-Sea station. Parks such as Barton's Point Coastal Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Here we cover the ME12 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include New Road, Kent Road and West Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Blue Town is on the A249, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Sheerness (1 mile south-east), Grain (2 miles north-west), Halfway Houses (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south) and Wallend (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (14 miles south-east), Faversham (11 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles south-east) and Davington (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluetown Heritage Centre (less than half a mile east).
- Schools near Blue Town include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Blue Town
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose paella party catering in Blue Town?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
We are set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Blue Town stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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