Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Lordswood, Medway
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Lordswood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Lordswood?
About our wedding paella catering in Lordswood
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme, with canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
A farm or garden wedding near Lordswood suits live paella. We need level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Lordswood is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Lordswood
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Lordswood from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Put us in touch with your venue
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Weddings in Lordswood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Tell us where your wedding in Lordswood will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Lordswood is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Chatham station is about 3.2 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as St David's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in ME5 and ME7 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Lordswood has plenty of venues and gardens for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Lordswood and across Medway
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Also near Lordswood
Also in Lordswood
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Events we cater in Lordswood
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For outdoor photos, Boxley Hills is close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
What affects the price in Lordswood
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning wedding paella catering in Lordswood? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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