Medway · England
Wedding paella catering in Walderslade, Medway
Something 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 Walderslade.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Book wedding paella catering in Walderslade
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Wedding paella catering in Walderslade, cooked live
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it’s weddings in a marquee or garden and rustic barn weddings, we can cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Walderslade suits live paella. We need level ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or ME5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Walderslade
Other catering in Walderslade
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Weddings in Walderslade: venues, ceremonies and travel
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. Give us the address of your wedding in Walderslade, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Walderslade include Starkey Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Blue Bell Hill is close by, and the countryside around Walderslade suits an outdoor reception. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in ME5, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Walderslade sits on or near the A2045, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Walderslade include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Walderslade
Could we have live paella in Westfield Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Walderslade from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Walderslade?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Perfect for your wedding in Walderslade
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Walderslade book us for events such as:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you are hoping for photos in Westfield Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Walderslade 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Read more
- 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