Medway · England
Paella party catering in Lower Higham, Medway
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Lower Higham and Medway, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Lower Higham?
Paella party catering in Lower Higham, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We cook tapas, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and garden get-togethers.
Near Lower Higham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Towns and villages near Lower Higham
Other catering in Lower Higham
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Lower Higham 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 the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a party in Lower Higham
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. For paella party catering in Lower Higham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Lower Higham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Lower Higham to London (25 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Lower Higham are an option if the garden is small. After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in ME3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street. Nearby, we also cater parties in Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Lower Higham includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Lower Higham include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile east)
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Higham
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Lower Higham and across Medway
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Lower Higham
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Higham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Higham station is in Lower Higham itself.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Questions from Lower Higham
Do you come out to small places like Lower Higham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
- 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