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Paella Party Catering for Wigmore events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wigmore and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Wigmore
About our paella party catering in Wigmore
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and naming days and christenings, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Wigmore, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Who books paella party catering in Wigmore?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wigmore and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east.
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The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Planning a party in Wigmore
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Parties in Wigmore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wigmore is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wigmore to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Foxburrow Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like St Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in ME8 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road. Close by, we cover parties in Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Wigmore include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Also near Wigmore
What else we do in Wigmore
Why choose live paella in Wigmore?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Wigmore
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wigmore
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Warn the neighbours
We arrive before your guests to set up.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Wigmore: your questions answered
How far is Wigmore from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wigmore? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Wigmore 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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