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Wedding paella catering in Greenhill, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Greenhill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning an event in Greenhill?
Wedding paella catering in Greenhill, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For weddings with a Spanish theme and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Weddings in a place like Greenhill often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a summer wedding in Greenhill, 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 typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Greenhill hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
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What affects the price in Greenhill
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or CT6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Put us in touch with your venue
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Questions from Greenhill
We are having a ceremony at St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Greenhill from London?
Roughly 53 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.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Getting married in Greenhill?
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Greenhill will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Greenhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Greenhill to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Planning photos in Curtis Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. If you are marrying at a church near Greenhill, such as St Peter, 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. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over CT6 and the streets around it. Local streets include Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover weddings in Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Greenhill include Herne Bay High School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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