Medway · England
Paella party catering in Grain, Medway
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Grain. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Grain
Who books paella party catering in Grain?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Sheerness-On-Sea station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
Paella party catering for your party in Grain
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for milestone birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations.
Country parties near Grain suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning a party in Grain
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Grain, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Grain is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Grain to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in ME3, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Hogarth Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Grain
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Grain
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Places near Grain
More for events in Grain
Questions from Grain
Is Grain close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Grain?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Grain until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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