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Paella Party Catering in Walderslade
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Walderslade.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Walderslade?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella party catering for your party in Walderslade
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook churros, tapas and seafood paella for your guests.
Parties around Walderslade are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why choose paella party catering in Walderslade?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Walderslade and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
After a christening at a church like St William's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
Planning a party in Walderslade
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Walderslade and the surrounding area. Walderslade is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.6 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Walderslade, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road. You will find Walderslade on the A2045, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Walderslade, we cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Where we can cook in Walderslade
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Questions from Walderslade
What’s the nearest station to Walderslade for guests?
Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in Westfield Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Walderslade 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Walderslade
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for 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.
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
- 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