Medway · England
Paella party catering in Borstal, Medway
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Borstal.
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Borstal
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella party catering for your party in Borstal
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. We are often asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and anniversary celebrations, with mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Borstal, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Borstal, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your party in Borstal will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Borstal is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Matthew's, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Cuxton station is about 1 mile away.
We cook at parties all over ME1 and ME2. Local streets include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the M2 close by, Borstal is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Borstal for paella party catering include Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Borstal include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Who books paella party catering in Borstal?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Local halls and clubs near Borstal are an option if the garden is small.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Questions from Borstal
We’re having a ceremony at St Matthew's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Borstal close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Borstal, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- 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