Medway · England
Paella party catering in Gadshill, Medway
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 Gadshill.
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
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About our paella party catering in Gadshill
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and summer garden parties, serving seafood paella, tapas and churros.
Country parties near Gadshill suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Gadshill and the whole of Medway
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Gadshill
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Common questions in Gadshill
Is Gadshill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Gadshill close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Gadshill parties: what to know
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. For paella party catering in Gadshill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Gadshill. We cater in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Gadshill to London (25 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Gadshill are an option if the garden is small. Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in ME3, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Gadshill, we cover Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gadshill include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Higham Primary School (1 mile north) and Temple School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south-east)
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How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Gadshill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Gadshill
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
- 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