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Wedding paella catering in Herne Bay, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Herne Bay.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
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How our wedding paella catering works in Herne Bay
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We are frequently asked to cater evening food for extra guests and rustic barn weddings, serving canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
In a town like Herne Bay, a church ceremony and a garden or marquee reception is a classic combination. That is ideal for live paella: it can be cooking during the photos. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Herne Bay
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Herne Bay weddings: local tips
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT6 area, we can cook for your guests. Herne Bay is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you’re hoping for photos in Curtis Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street or the roads around them. You’ll find Herne Bay on the A299 and B2205, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at weddings in Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Herne Bay includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Bay include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Towns and villages near Herne Bay
Other catering in Herne Bay
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Herne Bay
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
There is 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Questions from Herne Bay
Is Herne Bay close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Herne Bay is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Perfect for your wedding in Herne Bay
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
In Herne Bay and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Garden and marquee weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Christ Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- 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