Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Elmstone
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Elmstone and the surrounding area.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Elmstone
Why choose wedding paella catering in Elmstone?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Whatever you are celebrating in Elmstone, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
If you are marrying at a church near Elmstone, such as Elmstone Church, 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.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
How our wedding paella catering works in Elmstone
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Popular choices include table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and we are frequently booked for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
Near Elmstone, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Elmstone questions
What’s the nearest station to Elmstone for guests?
Minster station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Elmstone from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Elmstone.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater in Elmstone?
We do. Elmstone is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Elmstone
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
What affects the price in Elmstone
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Elmstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Other catering in Elmstone
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Getting married in Elmstone?
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Elmstone and the surrounding area. Elmstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Monk's Wall nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
For wedding paella catering in CT3, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Elmstone at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, 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