Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Gushmere
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Gushmere. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Gushmere
Getting married in Gushmere?
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Gushmere, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Gushmere to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east. For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Selling Road and Vicarage Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Gushmere
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. For rustic barn weddings and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Gushmere have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Gushmere at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from Gushmere
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Gushmere for guests?
Selling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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What else we do in Gushmere
What affects the price in Gushmere
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Gushmere?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Gushmere, such as Church of St Mary, 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.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, normally timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And The cost guide.
- 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