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Wedding paella catering in Church Hougham, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Church Hougham.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Church Hougham
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Church Hougham
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it is parties after a register office wedding and weddings with a Spanish theme, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
Near Church Hougham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Pick a serving style
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Events we cater in Church Hougham
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Church Hougham
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Church Hougham close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Why choose live paella in Church Hougham?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Also near Church Hougham
Also in Church Hougham
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Church Hougham is about 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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 clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Church Hougham weddings: local tips
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Church Hougham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Church Hougham to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Planning photos in Samphire Hoe Country Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you’re marrying at a church near Church Hougham, such as Church of St Lawrence, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Church Hougham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across CT15. Nearby, we also cater weddings in West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Church Hougham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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