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Wedding paella catering in Farthingloe, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Farthingloe and across Kent.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Farthingloe events
Why choose wedding paella catering in Farthingloe?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Farthingloe, people book us for occasions like:
- Food for evening guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Aycliffe Church Centre often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
About our wedding paella catering in Farthingloe
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and typical bookings are for evening food for extra guests and barn and farm weddings.
Rural weddings around Farthingloe have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Farthingloe is about 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Farthingloe?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
FAQs for Farthingloe
Can you cater a reception after a service at Aycliffe Church Centre?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Farthingloe?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Farthingloe and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Getting married in Farthingloe?
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Farthingloe, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east. For outdoor photos, Dover Western Heights is close by, and the countryside around Farthingloe suits an outdoor reception. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at weddings in Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Farthingloe include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- 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.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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