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Paella party catering in Lower Twydall, Medway
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lower Twydall: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Book paella party catering in Lower Twydall
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Paella party catering in Lower Twydall, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
In a small place like Lower Twydall, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lower Twydall
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Planning a party in Lower Twydall
Lower Twydall is about 1 mile north-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For paella party catering in Lower Twydall, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lower Twydall. Lower Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Riverside Country Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Lower Twydall include Restoration House (3.7 miles west) and Temple Manor (4.4 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Medway takes in ME7, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Lower Twydall Lane, Grange Road and Lower Rainham Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Grange (1 mile north-west), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south-west), Wigmore (2 miles south) and Darland (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Upnor Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and The Robert Napier School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Hastings Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Questions from Lower Twydall
Is Lower Twydall close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Twydall?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Lower Twydall is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll 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.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Lower Twydall?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Lower Twydall, people book us for events such as:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- 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