Medway · England
Paella Party Catering for Upper Bush events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Upper Bush and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Upper Bush?
Where we can cook in Upper Bush
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
How our paella party catering works in Upper Bush
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and naming days and christenings.
In a small place like Upper Bush, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Upper Bush
Is Upper Bush close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Bush?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Occasions we cook for in Upper Bush
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever you are celebrating in Upper Bush, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Bush? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Upper Bush and the whole of Medway
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Booked staff help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hosting a paella party in Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your party is in the ME2 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
Places near Upper Bush
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Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Upper Bush stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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