Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Stoke, Medway
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 turns food into part of your wedding in Stoke.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Stoke events
Wedding paella catering in Stoke, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For informal wedding breakfasts and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Stoke have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Weddings in Stoke: venues, ceremonies and travel
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your wedding in Stoke, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Stoke to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Stoke, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in ME3, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Stoke for wedding paella catering include Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Also in Stoke
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Stoke
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Perfect for your wedding in Stoke
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Stoke, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
For outdoor photos, Bishop Saltings is close by, and the countryside around Stoke suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
Questions from Stoke
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Stoke from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stoke? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Stoke, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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