Medway · England
Paella party catering in Hempstead, Medway
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hempstead. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Hempstead?
About our paella party catering in Hempstead
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. For birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas and more.
For a party in Hempstead, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Hempstead
- We cover Hempstead and the whole of Medway
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What else we do in Hempstead
For event organisers in Hempstead
Organising a club, school or community event in Hempstead? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hempstead
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Hempstead close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Hempstead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hempstead. To check your date, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Hosting a paella party in Hempstead
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Parties in Hempstead are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We cook right across the region, from Hempstead to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.1 miles away. Parks such as South Wood generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Hempstead is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across ME7 and ME8. Local streets include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Hempstead sits on or near the A278, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Other places close to Hempstead for paella party catering include Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hempstead include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Hempstead is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- 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