Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Flemings events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Flemings. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning an event in Flemings?
Flemings weddings: local tips
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Weddings in Flemings are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Wherever your wedding is in CT13, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Pig Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Wedding paella catering in Flemings, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We cook evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home.
Rural weddings around Flemings have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Kent, including Flemings
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What else we do in Flemings
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Choose pan-side or table service
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Flemings, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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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Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Perfect for your wedding in Flemings
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Flemings and Kent:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Where we can cook in Flemings
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
FAQs for Flemings
Is Flemings too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Flemings for guests?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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