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Wedding Paella Catering for Herne 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 turns food into part of your wedding in Herne.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering for Herne events
Wedding paella catering in Herne, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. For destination-style celebrations at home and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
A farm or garden wedding near Herne suits live paella. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Herne weddings: local tips
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Herne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Herne. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: Herne Bay station is about 1.2 miles away. If you are marrying at a church near Herne, such as Church of St Martin, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of CT6 and the streets around it. Local streets include St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Herne, we also cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Where we can cook in Herne
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Herne
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Herne: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martin?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Why choose live paella in Herne?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
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How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Herne 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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