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Wedding paella catering in Church Whitfield, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Church Whitfield and across Kent.
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Live wedding paella catering in Church Whitfield
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Wedding paella catering in Church Whitfield, made fresh on the day
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include civil partnerships and vow renewals and sharing-style wedding meals, serving canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Church Whitfield, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Church Whitfield
Also in Church Whitfield
Getting married in Church Whitfield?
Church Whitfield is about 2 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Weddings in Church Whitfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Church Whitfield to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Dover Western Heights is close by. If you are marrying at a church near Church Whitfield, such as Church of St Peter, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in CT16, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Guston (1 mile south-east), West Langdon (1 mile north-east), East Langdon (1 mile east), Ashley (2 miles north) and Martin (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (2.3 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Church Whitfield includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.8 miles south-east)
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Church Whitfield 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Common questions in Church Whitfield
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Could we have live paella in Old Park Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Why choose live paella in Church Whitfield?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Church Whitfield and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Church Whitfield
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
- 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