Medway · England
Paella catering in ME2
We cater across all of the ME2 postcode district, including Rochester, Strood and Frindsbury. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in ME2?
Towns and villages in ME2
- Rochester
- Strood
- Frindsbury
- Wainscott
- Halling
- Cuxton
- Upper Halling
- Lower Upnor
- North Halling
- Upper Upnor
- Lower Bush
- Upper Bush
- Rochester Riverside
- Brompton
- Borstal
Events we cater in ME2
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Medway
Towns and villages in Medway
Areas we cover
Our paella catering in ME2
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving black rice, seafood paella and vegan paella.
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Pricing in ME2
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Around Rochester
Events here are often close to Royal Crown Hotel, Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School and Church of St Nicholas. Other local landmarks include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east), Broomhill Park (1 mile north-west), Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north). Rochester has its own railway station: Rochester station. Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile east) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Rochester include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north)
Paella catering in ME2: local guide
Across ME2, we cook in 3 towns and 8 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Rochester, Strood and Rochester Riverside or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Rochester: Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (less than half a mile south-east) and Temple Manor (within half a mile west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Rochester has its own station, Rochester station. Evenings in Rochester stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
What affects the price in ME2
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in ME2.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us what else is being served
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Your questions about paella catering in ME2
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much does paella catering cost in ME2?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
- 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