Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Borstal, Medway
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Borstal.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
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Events we cater in Borstal
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Whatever you are celebrating in Borstal, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: Cuxton station is about 1 mile away.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
Wedding paella catering in Borstal, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are often booked for parties after a register office wedding and big weddings with every diet.
In Borstal, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Borstal weddings: local tips
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Borstal, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our events stretch from Borstal to London (26 miles away).
If you are hoping for photos in Baty's Marsh, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Matthew's frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in ME1 and ME2, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Borstal is on the M2, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Borstal include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. In Borstal, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Borstal, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Questions from Borstal
Is Borstal close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Connect us with your coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Borstal? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Towns and villages near Borstal
What else we do in Borstal
- 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