Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Donkey Street events
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 Donkey Street.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering for Donkey Street events
Why choose live paella in Donkey Street?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Donkey Street and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
How our wedding paella catering works in Donkey Street
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it is vow renewals and civil ceremonies and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Near Donkey Street, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Donkey Street: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Donkey Street for guests?
Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What affects the price in Donkey Street
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Getting married in Donkey Street?
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in TN29, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Donkey Street include Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cook at weddings all over the TN29 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Donkey Street include Tolsford Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
For event organisers in Donkey Street
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Donkey Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Where we can cook in Donkey Street
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Nearby places to Donkey Street
More for events in Donkey Street
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Donkey Street at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN29 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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