Medway · England
Paella party catering in Brompton, Medway
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Brompton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Brompton events
Paella party catering in Brompton, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday parties.
In a place like Brompton, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Perfect for your party in Brompton
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
Thinking of a party in Great Lines Heritage Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
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Questions from Brompton
Is Brompton close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Great Lines Heritage Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Brompton parties: what to know
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. For paella party catering in Brompton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Brompton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our events stretch from Brompton to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Brompton Garrison Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Brompton can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Paella party catering in ME4, ME7 and ME2 is planned around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road. For parties just outside Brompton, we cover Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include King George V Public House (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Brompton until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
We arrive before your guests to set up.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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