Medway · England
Paella Party Catering in Scarborough
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Scarborough and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Scarborough?
Paella party catering for your party in Scarborough
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and family get-togethers, with seafood paella, mixed paella and churros.
A country party near Scarborough is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Occasions we cook for in Scarborough
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Holborough Marshes typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Questions from Scarborough
Is Scarborough too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
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.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Scarborough is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Party venues around Scarborough
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Scarborough. Scarborough is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Scarborough include Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Paella party catering in ME1 is planned around your venue. From Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Scarborough, we cover Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Scarborough include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Why choose live paella in Scarborough?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Scarborough and across Medway
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to Scarborough
More for events in Scarborough
- 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