Medway · England
Paella party catering in Higham, Medway
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Higham.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Higham events
Paella party catering for your party in Higham
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Higham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
More for events in Higham
Why choose live paella in Higham?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Higham and the whole of Medway
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Perfect for your party in Higham
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
In Higham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near Higham include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Higham parties: what to know
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your party is in the middle of Higham or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Higham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cook right across the region, from Higham to London (about 24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Higham station is about 0.9 miles away. Parks such as Rede Common usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Here we cover the ME3 and DA12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Higham, we cover Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Higham include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Higham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. 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 a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Higham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Higham: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Higham?
Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
- 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