Medway · England
Paella party catering in Chatham Waterfront, Medway
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chatham Waterfront: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Chatham Waterfront events
Paella party catering in Chatham Waterfront, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and celebrations of life.
For a party in Chatham Waterfront, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Perfect for your party in Chatham Waterfront
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as The Paddock generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Parties in Chatham Waterfront: gardens, venues and local tips
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Chatham Waterfront, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 68 places across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Chatham Waterfront include Restoration House (0.8 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.6 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Divine, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Medway takes in ME4, ME1 and ME7, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane or the roads around them. Chatham Waterfront sits on or near the A231, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Chatham Waterfront for paella party catering include Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include King's Arms (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
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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How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer party in Chatham Waterfront stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Why choose live paella in Chatham Waterfront?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Chatham Waterfront and across Medway
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
FAQs for Chatham Waterfront
Which station should guests use for Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham station, in Chatham Waterfront itself.
Is Chatham Waterfront close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
- 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