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Wedding Paella Catering for Boyden Gate events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Boyden Gate and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Boyden Gate
Getting married in Boyden Gate?
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Boyden Gate. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Boyden Gate to Canterbury (7 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Grove Ferry Picnic Area, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Boyden Gate suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wedding paella catering in CT3 is planned around your venue. Your wedding could be at a home on Forge Lane and Church Lane. For weddings just outside Boyden Gate, we cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
About our wedding paella catering in Boyden Gate
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include sharing-style wedding meals and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Boyden Gate have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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’ll do the cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can 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 explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Boyden Gate
Could we have live paella in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Boyden Gate?
Herne Bay station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Occasions we cook for in Boyden Gate
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.4 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Boyden Gate and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Boyden Gate, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
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
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Boyden Gate
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- 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