Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in North Halling, Medway
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in North Halling.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Planning an event in North Halling?
Questions from North Halling
Could we have live paella in Nashenden Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like North Halling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll explain how it works.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Wedding paella catering in North Halling, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and we are often booked for evening food for extra guests and parties after a register office wedding.
Rural weddings around North Halling have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in North Halling 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.
- 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 live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Weddings in North Halling: venues, ceremonies and travel
North Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your wedding in North Halling will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Nashenden Down, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Temple Manor (2.4 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wherever your wedding is in ME2, we can cook for your guests. From Bavins Court, Formby Road and Pilgrims Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Cuxton (1 mile north-east), Halling (1 mile south), Upper Bush (1 mile north-west), Lower Bush (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (2.3 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Why choose live paella in North Halling?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- We cover North Halling and the whole of Medway
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in North Halling
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Should I cook it 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’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Who books wedding paella catering in North Halling?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
These are some of the occasions we cater in North Halling and Medway:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Ranscombe Farm nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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