Medway · England
Paella catering in ME4
We cook at events in every part of the ME4 postcode district, which takes in Luton, Chatham Waterfront and Brompton. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Book live paella in ME4
Where we cater in ME4
Events we cater in ME4
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our paella catering in ME4
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and company summer parties.
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Cost
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover ME4 and the whole of Medway
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Near you in Luton
You will find us cooking near Saint Paul with All Saints, Gillingham Park and Luton Infant & Nursery School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Magpie Tavern (within half a mile north), Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north), St Michael the Archangel Church (1 mile north-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east). The closest station to Luton is Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Luton includes Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Victory Academy (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
Planning live paella in ME4
Across ME4, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Luton: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Gillingham Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Paul with All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Luton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Why live paella works
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you’re celebrating in ME4, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
What affects the price in ME4
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in ME4, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from ME4
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much does paella catering cost in ME4?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a 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