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Wedding Paella Catering in Boughton Aluph
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Boughton Aluph and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
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Wedding paella catering in Boughton Aluph, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. We are frequently asked to cater big weddings with every diet and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Boughton Aluph, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning a paella wedding in Boughton Aluph
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Boughton Aluph, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Boughton Aluph. Boughton Aluph is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Boughton Aluph to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Hatch Park is close by, and the countryside around Boughton Aluph suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 1 mile south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Aluph, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Boughton Aluph for wedding paella catering include Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Flying Horse Inn (1 mile south-west)
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What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Boughton Aluph, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Boughton Aluph
Is Boughton Aluph close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Boughton Aluph?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Boughton Aluph, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For event organisers in Boughton Aluph
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boughton Aluph? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Boughton Aluph
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you are marrying at a church near Boughton Aluph, such as All Saints’ Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
- 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