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Wedding Paella Catering for Hoaden events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Hoaden.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Hoaden
About our wedding paella catering in Hoaden
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
Near Hoaden, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hoaden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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Why choose wedding paella catering in Hoaden?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hoaden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For outdoor photos, Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by, and the countryside around Hoaden suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Hoaden
What’s the nearest station to Hoaden for guests?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is Hoaden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Hoaden, 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 generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Weddings in Hoaden: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Hoaden, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Hoaden include Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Hoaden, such as Elmstone Church, 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.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on Overland Lane and Walmestone Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Hoaden, we also cover Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- 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