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Wedding Paella Catering for Meresborough events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Meresborough.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning an event in Meresborough?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Meresborough
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for blessings and vow renewals and informal wedding breakfasts.
A wedding in a small place like Meresborough frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Meresborough hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Meresborough
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Meresborough close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Getting married in Meresborough?
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME8 area, we can cook for your guests. Meresborough is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our events stretch from Meresborough to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Paul's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME8 postcode area. Close by, we cover weddings in Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Meresborough, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
What affects the price in Meresborough
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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