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Paella Party Catering for Chatham events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chatham.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in Chatham
Paella party catering for your party in Chatham
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and street and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Parties in Chatham can be anywhere from a garden to a function room. We need a level spot outdoors or under a ventilated cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chatham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Chatham questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ the King?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Chatham close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
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 come to Chatham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Chatham is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much does paella party catering cost in Chatham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Where we can cook in Chatham
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Other catering in Chatham
Why choose live paella in Chatham?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Chatham parties: what to know
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Chatham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Chatham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chatham to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Darland Banks? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (2.4 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (2.9 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Chatham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Being close to the A2 and A229, Chatham is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. Other places close to Chatham for paella party catering include Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Chatham has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Chatham include Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Chatham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Chatham
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chatham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ the King, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- 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