Medway · England
Paella Party Catering for Wouldham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Wouldham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Wouldham
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Wouldham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Wouldham, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and summer garden parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Near Wouldham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What affects the price in Wouldham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Wouldham: your questions answered
Can you cook in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cover Wouldham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Wouldham and across Medway. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Wouldham hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Wouldham
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Wouldham and the surrounding area. Wouldham is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Holborough Marshes? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Halling station, about 0.6 miles west.
Anywhere in ME1, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells pub (0.6 miles west)
Events we cater in Wouldham
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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