Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Rochester Riverside, Medway
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Rochester Riverside. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering near Rochester Riverside
Wedding paella catering in Rochester Riverside, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For receptions after an intimate ceremony and rustic barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Weddings in a place like Rochester Riverside often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Rochester Riverside weddings: local tips
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Rochester Riverside to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Rochester Riverside, such as Church of St Nicholas or St Michael the Archangel Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Rochester Riverside include Restoration House (less than half a mile south-west) and Temple Manor (0.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
For wedding paella catering in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Rochester Riverside for wedding paella catering include Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester Riverside include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eagle Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (less than half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Places near Rochester Riverside
More for events in Rochester Riverside
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a summer wedding in Rochester Riverside, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including 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 who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Who books wedding paella catering in Rochester Riverside?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Rochester Riverside book us for events such as:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Rede Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
Questions from Rochester Riverside
Can you cook in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Rochester Riverside?
Rochester station, in Rochester Riverside itself.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
- 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