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Wedding paella catering in Calcott, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Calcott.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering in Calcott
About our wedding paella catering in Calcott
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas, and typical bookings are for weddings with mixed diets and rustic barn weddings.
Near Calcott, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Calcott at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- 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 pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Perfect for your wedding in Calcott
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning photos in Curtis Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Calcott
Which station should guests use for Calcott?
Sturry station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook near the sea around Calcott?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Planning a paella wedding in Calcott
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Calcott to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 922 places in Kent.
For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, and the countryside around Calcott suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Sturry station is about 1.5 miles away. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in CT3, we plan around your venue. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Calcott include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.5 miles south-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Calcott and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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