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Paella party catering in Bredhurst, Medway
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bredhurst: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Bredhurst
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
How our paella party catering works in Bredhurst
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For retirement celebrations and baby celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near Bredhurst is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bredhurst
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books paella party catering in Bredhurst?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Questions from Bredhurst
Can you cook in Levan Strice?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you come to Bredhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bredhurst is within our area and the rest of Medway. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
For event organisers in Bredhurst
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Bredhurst is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Bredhurst: gardens, venues and local tips
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Anywhere in ME7, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our events stretch from Bredhurst to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Levan Strice? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bredhurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the ME7 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
- 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