Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Strood, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Strood.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Live wedding paella catering in Strood
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Wedding paella catering in Strood, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. For food for evening guests and sharing-style wedding meals, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Strood, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to Strood
Other catering in Strood
Where we can cook in Strood
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Strood
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Strood
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Historic houses near Strood include Smallhythe Place (2.6 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (5 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Strood is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Strood
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Strood from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Getting married in Strood?
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Strood will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Planning photos in Turners Field? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Strood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road. If your venue is just outside Strood, we also cover Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
- 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