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Wedding Paella Catering for Hamstreet events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Hamstreet.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Hamstreet events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hamstreet
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. On the menu are table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for civil partnerships and vow renewals and evening food for extra guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hamstreet, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Hamstreet, 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hamstreet, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Getting married in Hamstreet?
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Weddings in Hamstreet are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Hamstreet has its own station, Ham Street station. If you are marrying at a church near Hamstreet, such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in TN26, we plan around your venue and timings. From The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (less than half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Hamstreet
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Nearby places to Hamstreet
What else we do in Hamstreet
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Common questions in Hamstreet
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Hamstreet?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hamstreet.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Events we cater in Hamstreet
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Orlestone Forest nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hamstreet suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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