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Wedding Paella Catering for Elham events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Elham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
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Wedding paella catering in Elham, cooked live
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and marquee and garden weddings, with table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Elham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Elham weddings: local tips
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Elham and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Elham to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Cheriton Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Elham suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Elham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in CT4, we plan around your venue. Local streets include High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Elham for wedding paella catering include Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The King's Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose live paella in Elham?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Why choose wedding paella catering in Elham?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
For guests travelling by train, Sandling station is about 4.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
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What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Elham 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Elham
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Elham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, 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