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Wedding Paella Catering for Dymchurch events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Dymchurch? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering in Dymchurch
Wedding paella catering in Dymchurch, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
In Dymchurch, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Dymchurch is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Dymchurch
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
Historic houses near Dymchurch include Westenhanger Castle (4.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Dymchurch
Which station should guests use for Dymchurch?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
How far is Dymchurch from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Dymchurch?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Pick a serving style
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Weddings in Dymchurch: venues, ceremonies and travel
Dymchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Weddings in Dymchurch are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Dymchurch to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 4.6 miles north. If you’re marrying at a church near Dymchurch, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in TN29 and CT21, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Station Road and The Oval or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Donkey Street (1 mile north), West Hythe (3 miles north-east), Palmarsh (3 miles north-east), Lympne (3 miles north) and Berwick (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Dover (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (15 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
About the dishes
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Dymchurch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Dymchurch? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Dymchurch
What else we do in Dymchurch
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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