Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Capstone, Medway
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Capstone.
- Food for evening guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering near Capstone
How our wedding paella catering works in Capstone
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it’s farm and barn venues and weddings in a marquee or garden, we will put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Capstone have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
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. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning a paella wedding in Capstone
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Capstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Capstone is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Capstone to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2 miles north. Blue Bell Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capstone, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in ME7, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Capstone include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
Other catering in Capstone
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Capstone at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella 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.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Capstone? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Capstone
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Historic houses near Capstone include Restoration House (3.1 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.8 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Common questions in Capstone
Could we have live paella in Darland Banks?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
- 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