Medway · England
Paella Party Catering in Capstone
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Capstone and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Capstone events
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Capstone
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Paella party catering in Capstone, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
Near Capstone, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a paella party in Capstone
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your party in Capstone will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 68 places in Medway. We cook right across the region, from Capstone to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Darland Banks? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capstone, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Capstone include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
More for events in Capstone
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Capstone is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Occasions we cook for in Capstone
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Capstone and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Capstone: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Darland Banks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Capstone too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Warn the neighbours
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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