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Paella Party Catering in North Halling
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in North Halling: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
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Paella party catering in North Halling, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and neighbourhood celebrations.
A country party near North Halling is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in North Halling stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Also near North Halling
Also in North Halling
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why North Halling hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
FAQs for North Halling
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is North Halling too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Party venues around North Halling
North Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your party in North Halling will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. North Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from North Halling to London (about 25 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near North Halling include Starkey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Temple Manor (2.4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in ME2, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bavins Court, Formby Road and Pilgrims Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Cuxton (1 mile north-east), Halling (1 mile south), Upper Bush (1 mile north-west), Lower Bush (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around North Halling includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (2.3 miles east)
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Occasions we cook for in North Halling
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever you’re celebrating in North Halling, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near North Halling can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- 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