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Paella party catering in Kingsnorth, Medway
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Kingsnorth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in Kingsnorth
About our paella party catering in Kingsnorth
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. We are frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and naming days and christenings, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
Country parties near Kingsnorth suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Kingsnorth
How far is Kingsnorth from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Kingsnorth?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Occasions we cook for in Kingsnorth
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Kingsnorth stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Hosting a paella party in Kingsnorth
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Parties in Kingsnorth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Kingsnorth is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingsnorth include Bishop Saltings.
Towns and villages near Kingsnorth
More for events in Kingsnorth
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Kingsnorth
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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