Medway · England
Paella catering in ME7
Planning an event in ME7? We cook in Hempstead, Bredhurst and Lower Twydall and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in ME7
Places in ME7
- Hempstead
- Bredhurst
- Lower Twydall
- Grange
- Darland
- Capstone
- Dunn Street
- Kemsley Street
- Lidsing
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Luton
- Lordswood
- Twydall
- Chatham Waterfront
- Brompton
What we do in ME7
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages in Medway
Areas we cover
Paella catering across ME7
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around ME7. We are frequently asked to cater company summer parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Pricing in ME7
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why hosts in ME7 choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover ME7 and the whole of Medway
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
What’s near Hempstead
We cook for events around Hempstead Infant School, South Wood and All Saints Church, among other places. Also close by are Howard School (1.3 miles north-east) and Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east). Hempstead’s nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hempstead includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Planning live paella in ME7
There are 3 towns and 8 villages and hamlets in ME7, so whether your event is in Gillingham, Chatham and Luton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Hempstead: For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.1 miles away. Historic houses near Hempstead include Restoration House (3.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (4.5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Planning an evening event in Hempstead? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Why live paella works
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in ME7 book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Is live paella right for you?
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 it is entertaining too.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
ME7 questions
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much does paella catering cost in ME7?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
- 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