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Wedding Paella Catering for Hacklinge events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hacklinge and across Kent.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering for Hacklinge events
About our wedding paella catering in Hacklinge
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include garden and marquee weddings and rustic barn weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Hacklinge often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Getting married in Hacklinge?
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Hacklinge and the surrounding area. Hacklinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hacklinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Monk's Wall nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Planning photos in Betteshanger Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach pub (under half a mile south)
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Questions from Hacklinge
How far is Hacklinge from London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cover Hacklinge?
We do. Hacklinge is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Hacklinge is about 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Where we can cook in Hacklinge
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hacklinge
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Occasions we cook for in Hacklinge
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
In Hacklinge and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Hacklinge, such as Church of St George, 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.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Hacklinge hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including Hacklinge
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What affects the price in Hacklinge
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hacklinge, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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