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Paella Party Catering in Rushenden
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Rushenden.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Rushenden
Paella party catering in Rushenden, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. For wakes and celebrations of life and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Near Rushenden, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books paella party catering in Rushenden?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rushenden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, Queenborough station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Where we can cook in Rushenden
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Kent, including Rushenden
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Rushenden
What else we do in Rushenden
Planning a party in Rushenden
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Rushenden. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Rushenden to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in ME11, we plan around your venue and timings. From Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a late-May party in Rushenden, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Rushenden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Rushenden
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Rushenden?
The closest is Queenborough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
- 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