Kent · England
Paella catering in ME10
We cook at events in every part of the ME10 postcode district, including Sittingbourne, Murston and Kemsley. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in ME10?
Areas within ME10
What we do in ME10
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Kent
All places in Kent
Areas we cover
About paella catering in ME10
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegan paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for family celebrations and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you’ll pay
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why hosts in ME10 choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including ME10
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s near Sittingbourne
Around Sittingbourne, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Milton Court Primary Academy, Borden Grammar School and Milton Creek Country Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile south-west) and The Golden Hope pub (under half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Sittingbourne itself: Sittingbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north) and Bayford Court (under half a mile east).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
Catering events across ME10
ME10 covers everything from Sittingbourne, Murston and Kemsley to 2 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Sittingbourne: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Milton Creek Country Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Borden Grammar School, can book us as a food stall. In Sittingbourne, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in ME10? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Mention any other courses or food
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Who books paella catering?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In ME10, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about paella catering for your event in ME10? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in ME10
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much does paella catering cost in ME10?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
- 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