Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Chislet events
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 Chislet.
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering near Chislet
Wedding paella catering in Chislet, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. Whether it’s wedding receptions after a small ceremony and marquee and garden weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
A wedding in a small place like Chislet often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us when speeches will be
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Why choose live paella in Chislet?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a paella wedding in Chislet
Chislet is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Chislet and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.7 miles north-west. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT3, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Chitty (1 mile east), Boyden Gate (1 mile north), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Hoath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What affects the price in Chislet
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Chislet questions
Is Chislet close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Chislet?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Farm and barn venues
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For a summer wedding in Chislet, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Also near Chislet
Other catering in Chislet
- 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