Medway · England
Paella Party Catering in Church Street
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Church Street and Medway, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Church Street
Hosting a paella party in Church Street
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Church Street, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 0.9 miles south. After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. For parties just outside Church Street, we cover Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Church Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.7 miles south)
About our paella party catering in Church Street
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and big family gatherings, with mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Church Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Church Street questions
Is Church Street close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Church Street for guests?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we will check.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer party in Church Street stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Church Street? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Church Street
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Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- 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