Medway · England
Paella Party Catering for Luton events
Planning paella party catering in Luton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Luton events
Paella party catering in Luton, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are often booked for leaving dos and retirements and birthday parties.
Parties around Luton are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For event organisers in Luton
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Luton: your questions answered
Is Luton close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Luton?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 1 mile away.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Other catering in Luton
Events we cater in Luton
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
Thinking of a party in Gillingham Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Luton, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning a party in Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Luton, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Luton is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Luton to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Luton are an option if the garden is small. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west.
We cater parties across ME4, ME5 and ME7 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). Luton is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Luton includes Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Victory Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Magpie Tavern (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
- 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