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Paella catering in ME5
We cater across all of the ME5 postcode district, which takes in Chatham, Lordswood and Walderslade. Everything is cooked live on the day.
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Events we cater in ME5
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across ME5
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include big birthdays and office lunches and staff parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and black rice.
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area 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.
Prices in ME5
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in ME5 and across Medway
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Chatham
In Chatham, that can mean a party near Chatham Free Library, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks. You’ll also find The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west), Christ the King (under half a mile south-east), Wayfield Primary School (within half a mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chatham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
Live paella across ME5: what to know
ME5 covers everything from Gillingham, Chatham and Luton to 2 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Chatham: Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (2.4 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (2.9 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Darland Banks usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Evenings in Chatham 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.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Events we cater in ME5
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
These are some of the occasions we cater around ME5:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
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Your questions about paella catering in ME5
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including ME5.
How much does paella catering cost in ME5?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
- 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