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Wedding paella catering in Appledore, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Appledore: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Appledore
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Appledore, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Appledore
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and typical bookings are for weddings with mixed diets and civil partnerships and vow renewals.
Rural weddings around Appledore have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning a paella wedding in Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Weddings in Appledore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Orlestone Forest is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across the TN26 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Appledore for wedding paella catering include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
Perfect for your wedding in Appledore
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Historic houses near Appledore include Smallhythe Place (3.9 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Appledore? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Nearby places to Appledore
What else we do in Appledore
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Appledore and across Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Appledore questions
What’s the nearest station to Appledore for guests?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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