Medway · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Higham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Higham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Food for evening guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Higham
How our wedding paella catering works in Higham
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. For blessings and vow renewals and evening wedding food, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Higham, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What we need at 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:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Higham 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Higham weddings: local tips
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Higham or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 68 places in Medway. We cook right across the region, from Higham to London (24 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
We cater weddings across ME3 and DA12. Streets in the area include Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Higham for wedding paella catering include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Sir John Falstaff Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Higham
Other catering in Higham
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Higham
Can you cook in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Higham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Higham
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Higham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Marquee and garden weddings
Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering 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