Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Peters Village, 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 Peters Village.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
Live wedding paella catering in Peters Village
Wedding paella catering in Peters Village, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and sharing-style wedding meals, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
A farm or garden wedding near Peters Village suits live paella. We need level ground and access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Peters Village at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Peters Village? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Planning wedding paella catering in Peters Village? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We usually set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Peters Village weddings: local tips
Peters Village is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your wedding is in the ME1 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Peters Village include Starkey Castle (1.5 miles north) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
We cater weddings across the ME1 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Greystone Square, Burners Walk and Tusk Walk. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Scarborough (1 mile east), Wouldham (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east) and Halling (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Medway megaliths (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Peters Village include The Holmesdale School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Peters Village questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Who books wedding paella catering in Peters Village?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
If you are hoping for photos in Holborough Marshes, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
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Also in Peters Village
- 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