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Wedding paella catering in Ewell Minnis, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Ewell Minnis and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Ewell Minnis
Wedding paella catering in Ewell Minnis, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. Whether it’s garden and marquee weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Near Ewell Minnis, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Pick a serving style
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Ewell Minnis: your questions answered
Can you cook in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook near the sea around Ewell Minnis?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Planning a paella wedding in Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Weddings in Ewell Minnis 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. Our events stretch from Ewell Minnis to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.9 miles east. Planning photos in Sladden Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in CT15, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Belsey Lane and Green Lane. Other places close to Ewell Minnis for wedding paella catering include Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Places near Ewell Minnis
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What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
What affects the price in Ewell Minnis
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ewell Minnis
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Ewell Minnis
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ewell Minnis?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
In Ewell Minnis and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Historic houses near Ewell Minnis include Acrise Place (4.1 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Ewell Minnis at midsummer come around 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 check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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