Medway · England
Paella party catering in Frindsbury, Medway
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Frindsbury and Medway, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Frindsbury?
About our paella party catering in Frindsbury
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Frindsbury. For anniversary celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a place like Frindsbury, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Frindsbury questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in Frindsbury
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Occasions we cook for in Frindsbury
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Frindsbury book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (0.9 miles south) and Temple Manor (1.1 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Frindsbury parties: what to know
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your party in Frindsbury will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Frindsbury is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Frindsbury to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Frindsbury can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Anywhere in ME2 and ME1, we can cook for your guests. From Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Frindsbury is on the A289, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Frindsbury, we cover Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.6 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Frindsbury includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles south-east)
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Frindsbury until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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