Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Allhallows, Medway
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Allhallows and across Medway.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering in Allhallows
Planning a paella wedding in Allhallows
Allhallows is in Medway. From the centre of Allhallows to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Allhallows is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Allhallows to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Chalkwell station is about 5 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in ME3, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Allhallows for wedding paella catering include Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Allhallows
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. Whether it is parties after a register office wedding and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Allhallows, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
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The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Allhallows, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Allhallows, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Allhallows
Is Allhallows close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Allhallows?
Chalkwell station, about 5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Who books wedding paella catering in Allhallows?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Bishop Saltings is close by, and the countryside around Allhallows suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Allhallows
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Allhallows and across Medway
- 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