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Paella party catering in Lordswood, Medway
Looking for paella party catering in Lordswood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Lordswood
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Lordswood
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and family reunions, serving churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Around Lordswood, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
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How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Lordswood? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Lordswood: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St David's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Lordswood for guests?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Events we cater in Lordswood
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Lordswood, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St David's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
Planning a party in Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Parties in Lordswood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north. Historic houses near Lordswood include Restoration House (3.9 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (4.1 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Lordswood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME5 and ME7, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Lordswood has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Lordswood include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Lordswood include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Where we can cook in Lordswood
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Lordswood 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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