Medway · England
Paella Party Catering for Lidsing events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lidsing: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Lidsing
Events we cater in Lidsing
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lidsing, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
Paella party catering in Lidsing, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and birthday parties.
In a small place like Lidsing, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose live paella in Lidsing?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Lidsing hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Medway, including Lidsing
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Planning a party in Lidsing
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Whether your party is in the middle of Lidsing or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Lidsing to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Parks such as South Wood typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (4.7 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lidsing, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in ME7, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Lidsing for paella party catering include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Lidsing
Also in Lidsing
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Lidsing is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- 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 use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Questions from Lidsing
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in South Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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