Medway · England
Paella Party Catering in Rochester Riverside
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Rochester Riverside and Medway, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Rochester Riverside?
Paella party catering in Rochester Riverside, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and naming days and christenings.
In a place like Rochester Riverside, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books paella party catering in Rochester Riverside?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Local halls and clubs near Rochester Riverside are an option if the garden is small.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Questions from Rochester Riverside
Which station should guests use for Rochester Riverside?
Rochester Riverside has its own station: Rochester station.
Could we have live paella in The Paddock?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually 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.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Rochester Riverside parties: what to know
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your party in Rochester Riverside will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (less than half a mile south-west) and Temple Manor (0.8 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester Riverside include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Places near Rochester Riverside
More for events in Rochester Riverside
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Rochester Riverside until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Medway, including Rochester Riverside
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- 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