Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Dungeness events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Dungeness? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Dungeness?
Where we can cook in Dungeness
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in Dungeness, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and evening wedding food, serving a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Dungeness, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Dungeness, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Dungeness? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Dungeness
What else we do in Dungeness
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
FAQs for Dungeness
Is Dungeness too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Dungeness close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Dungeness?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater in Dungeness?
We do. Dungeness is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
For event organisers in Dungeness
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Dungeness?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Dungeness, people book us for occasions like:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
RSPB Dungeness nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
Planning a paella wedding in Dungeness
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dungeness and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in TN29, we can cook for your guests. From Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Dungeness for wedding paella catering include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include Britannia Inn (0.5 miles south)
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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