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Paella Party Catering for Lower Rainham events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lower Rainham.
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Lower Rainham?
Paella party catering for your party in Lower Rainham
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. For engagement and anniversary parties and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas and more.
In a small place like Lower Rainham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Why choose paella party catering in Lower Rainham?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Lower Rainham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Lower Rainham parties: what to know
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. Parties in Lower Rainham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lower Rainham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Berengrave Chalk Pit? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Lower Rainham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME8, we can bring paella party catering to you. Your party could be at a home on West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place. Nearby, we also cater parties in Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Lower Rainham include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.8 miles south-west) and Howard School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Three Mariners pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
What affects the price in Lower Rainham
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Lower Rainham
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Lower Rainham from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
- 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