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Paella Party Catering in Peters Village
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Peters Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Peters Village
Paella party catering for your party in Peters Village
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros.
In a place like Peters Village, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Events we cater in Peters Village
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, Snodland station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Peters Village, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Peters Village questions
Could we have live paella in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Peters Village?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you cover Peters Village?
We do. Peters Village is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Peters Village? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Peters Village parties: what to know
Peters Village is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Peters Village and the surrounding area. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (1.5 miles north) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in ME1, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Greystone Square, Burners Walk and Tusk Walk. Close by, we cover parties in Scarborough (1 mile east), Wouldham (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east) and Halling (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway megaliths (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (4 miles north-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Peters Village include The Holmesdale School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning paella party catering in Peters Village? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Other catering in Peters Village
Why choose live paella in Peters Village?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Catering across Medway, including Peters Village
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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