Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Upchurch
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Upchurch and across Kent.
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Upchurch
How our paella party catering works in Upchurch
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We cook tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for family get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements.
In a small place like Upchurch, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Upchurch until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Upchurch
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we will come to your venue or garden. Upchurch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Upchurch to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Parks such as Berengrave Chalk Pit normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Upchurch, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME9 and ME8 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Upchurch includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
Why choose paella party catering in Upchurch?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Upchurch, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
Places near Upchurch
Other catering in Upchurch
FAQs for Upchurch
Could we have live paella in Berengrave Chalk Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Upchurch for guests?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
- 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