Medway · England
Paella Party Catering for Fenn Street events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Fenn Street.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Fenn Street
Paella party catering for your party in Fenn Street
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
Near Fenn Street, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Fenn Street
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Fenn Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Fenn Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Party venues around Fenn Street
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. For paella party catering in Fenn Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 4.4 miles away.
For paella party catering in ME3, we plan around your venue and timings. From Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Fenn Street include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Occasions we cook for in Fenn Street
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Fenn Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Fenn Street 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Fenn Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seats for most guests
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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