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Paella party catering in Rodmersham, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Rodmersham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Rodmersham?
Paella party catering in Rodmersham, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and summer garden parties.
Country parties near Rodmersham suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
Planning paella party catering in Rodmersham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Parties in Rodmersham: gardens, venues and local tips
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Rodmersham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Rodmersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Rodmersham to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Rodmersham are an option if the garden is small. Parks such as Cromers Wood typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Rodmersham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
Who books paella party catering in Rodmersham?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Rodmersham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
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
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Questions from Rodmersham
Can you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Rodmersham for guests?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Rodmersham until about 9:15pm, 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 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Rodmersham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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