Medway · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Upper Halling
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upper Halling and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Big weddings with every diet
Live wedding paella catering in Upper Halling
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Wedding paella catering in Upper Halling, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Whether it is receptions after an intimate ceremony and blessings and vow renewals, we can cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Upper Halling have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella 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 and clearly labelled.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Halling
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Upper Halling and across Medway
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Upper Halling
Also in Upper Halling
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Upper Halling
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Upper Halling: venues, ceremonies and travel
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Upper Halling, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Halling station is about 0.8 miles away. For outdoor photos, Ranscombe Farm is close by, and the countryside around Upper Halling suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Halling include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Black Boy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Upper Halling
Could we have live paella in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Halling for guests?
Halling station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Do you cater in Upper Halling?
We do. We cook at events in Upper Halling and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Upper Halling is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in Upper Halling?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Halling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Baptist often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- 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