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Paella Catering in Wickhambreaux
Looking for paella catering in Wickhambreaux? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Wickhambreaux events
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Planning an evening event in Wickhambreaux? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Wickhambreaux? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering in Wickhambreaux, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and festivals, fairs and school events, serving vegan paella, black rice and mixed paella.
For a rural spot like Wickhambreaux, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Places near Wickhambreaux
What else we do in Wickhambreaux
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Wickhambreaux: venues, travel and local tips
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places in Kent.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Wickhambreaux for paella catering include Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Occasions we cook for in Wickhambreaux
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
FAQs for Wickhambreaux
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Wickhambreaux from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Wickhambreaux hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Wickhambreaux and the whole of Kent
See Our pricing Or 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