Medway · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Lower Stoke events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Lower Stoke. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near Lower Stoke
Lower Stoke weddings: local tips
Lower Stoke is in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Lower Stoke, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lower Stoke. Lower Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our events stretch from Lower Stoke to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Anywhere in ME3, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Brook Lane and Shepherds Way; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Lower Stoke for wedding paella catering include Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north), Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east) and North Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (less than half a mile west)
How our wedding paella catering works in Lower Stoke
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella.
Near Lower Stoke, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Perfect for your wedding in Lower Stoke
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Lower Stoke:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Bishop Saltings nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Lower Stoke suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Lower Stoke is about 9:20pm, 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Lower Stoke
Is Lower Stoke close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Why choose live paella in Lower Stoke?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
- 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