Medway · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Bredhurst
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Bredhurst. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering near Bredhurst
Wedding paella catering in Bredhurst, cooked live
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. On the menu are Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas, and we’re frequently booked for food for evening guests and blessings and vow renewals.
Rural weddings around Bredhurst have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And The cost guide.
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Weddings in Bredhurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Bredhurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We cook right across the region, from Bredhurst to Canterbury (22 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Bredhurst, such as Church of St Peter, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.9 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bredhurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of ME7. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
Towns and villages near Bredhurst
What else we do in Bredhurst
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Share your running order, including speeches
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Bredhurst is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Bredhurst questions
What’s the nearest station to Bredhurst for guests?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How far is Bredhurst from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Bredhurst?
We do. Bredhurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Bredhurst?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
For outdoor photos, Boxley Hills is close by.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- 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