Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Upper Upnor, Medway
Planning wedding paella catering in Upper Upnor? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering for Upper Upnor events
Wedding paella catering in Upper Upnor, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For sharing-style wedding meals and big weddings with every diet, we can cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Rural weddings around Upper Upnor have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Upper Upnor, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We cook right across the region, from Upper Upnor to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If you are hoping for photos in Lower Lines Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Rede Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Upper Upnor suits an outdoor reception.
For wedding paella catering in ME2, we plan around your venue. Your wedding could be at a home on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
Also in Upper Upnor
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Upper Upnor at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Occasions we cook for in Upper Upnor
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you are marrying at a church near Upper Upnor, such as St Philip & St James, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Upper Upnor
What’s the nearest station to Upper Upnor for guests?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at St Philip & St James: 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.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Upper Upnor?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 suits a relaxed style. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
- 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