Medway · England
Paella party catering in Strood, Medway
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Strood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Strood
Hosting a paella party in Strood
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Strood, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We cook right across the region, from Strood to London (26 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Strood are an option if the garden is small. Parks such as Rede Common usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, ME1 and ME3, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road. Strood sits on or near the A2 and A226, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Strood, we also cover Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Strood has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
About our paella party catering in Strood
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Popular choices include tapas, churros and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and milestone birthdays.
In a town like Strood, a garden party is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden doesn’t. All we need is a level cooking spot. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Strood questions
Could we have live paella in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Strood?
Strood station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
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.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Strood, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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 arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Strood, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
- 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