Medway · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Grange events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Grange and Medway, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering near Grange
About our wedding paella catering in Grange
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Whether it’s wedding receptions after a small ceremony and big weddings with every diet, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Grange, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Grange at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Grange? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Grange
Other catering in Grange
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Grange
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Grange, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
- Big weddings with every diet
- Farm and barn venues
Historic houses near Grange include Restoration House (3.3 miles west) and Temple Manor (4 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Grange and across Medway
Grange weddings: local tips
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Grange, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Grange is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our events stretch from Grange to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Grange, such as Church of St Mary Magdalen or Our Lady of Gillingham Church, 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. If you are hoping for photos in Riverside Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
We cater weddings across the ME7 and ME8 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise. Other places close to Grange for wedding paella catering include Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hastings Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Send us the running order and speech times
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Questions from Grange
Is Grange too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Grange from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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