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Paella catering in ME12
Paella, tapas and desserts across ME12, covering Minster, Sheerness and Halfway Houses. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in ME12
Places in ME12
What we do in ME12
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Elsewhere in Kent
Every town in Kent
Areas we cover
Paella catering across ME12
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in ME12. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and naming days and family parties, serving paella Valenciana, black rice and seafood paella.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Prices in ME12
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in ME12 and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Landmarks near Minster
In Minster, that can mean a party near Barton's Point Coastal Park, The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga and Leigh Academy Minster and the streets around them. You will also find Thistle Hill Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.8 miles west). The nearest railway station is Queenborough station, roughly 2.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
Catering events across ME12
Across ME12, we cook in 3 towns and 5 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Minster, Sheerness and Halfway Houses or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Minster: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Thistle Hill Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. In Minster, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us what else is being served
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Why live paella works
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Questions from ME12
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served 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