Medway · England
Paella Party Catering in Burham
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Burham.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Burham
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Burham hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Burham
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For garden get-togethers and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, churros and vegetable paella and more.
Near Burham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Towns and villages near Burham
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Parties in Burham: gardens, venues and local tips
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Burham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Burham Marsh usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
For paella party catering in ME1, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row. If your venue is just outside Burham, we also cover Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Burham includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (less than half a mile north)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
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, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Burham questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
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. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Burham Marsh?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Burham 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.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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