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Paella Catering in Wigmore
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Wigmore.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Birthday celebrations
Live paella catering in Wigmore
Paella catering for your event in Wigmore
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is staff parties and work lunches and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, black rice and paella Valenciana.
In and around Wigmore, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Wigmore? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Wigmore, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in Wigmore
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Request clear labels at the serving table
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Wigmore: venues, travel and local tips
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For an event in Wigmore, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Foxburrow Wood? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Park Wood Infant School, can book us as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in ME8, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road. If your venue is just outside Wigmore, we also cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Common questions in Wigmore
Can you cook in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at St Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Wigmore hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Wigmore and the whole of Medway
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Wigmore
What else we do in Wigmore
- 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