Medway · England
Paella Party Catering for Chattenden events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chattenden: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Book paella party catering in Chattenden
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Paella party catering in Chattenden, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for wakes and memorial gatherings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Near Chattenden, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Occasions we cook for in Chattenden
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Chattenden, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Medway, including Chattenden
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Chattenden
Is Chattenden close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Bishop Gundulph Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chattenden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Parties in Chattenden: gardens, venues and local tips
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. For paella party catering in Chattenden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Chattenden is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Parks such as Lower Lines Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Chattenden can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Anywhere in ME3, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Chattenden includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Chattenden include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
- 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