Medway · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Middle Stoke
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Middle Stoke and Medway, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Middle Stoke events
Wedding paella catering in Middle Stoke, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Middle Stoke frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Middle Stoke
Is Middle Stoke close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Middle Stoke?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll explain how it works.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Perfect for your wedding in Middle Stoke
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Middle Stoke book us for occasions like:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
Bishop Saltings nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Middle Stoke
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
What affects the price in Middle Stoke
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Getting married in Middle Stoke?
Middle Stoke is in Medway. Weddings in Middle Stoke are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Middle Stoke is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
For wedding paella catering in ME3, we plan around your venue. Whether your wedding is on Burrows Lane and Grain Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Middle Stoke, we cover Lower Stoke (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), North Street (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
The countryside around Middle Stoke includes Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The Nags Head pub (less than half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Middle Stoke
More for events in Middle Stoke
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Middle Stoke 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting 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.
Read more
- 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