Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Hoath, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hoath and across Kent.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Hoath
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hoath
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We’re often asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Hoath 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. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we cook for in Hoath
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Events in Hoath and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Hoath
Could we have live paella in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Hoath?
Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hoath?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Planning a paella wedding in Hoath
Hoath is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Hoath, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hoath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If you’re marrying at a church near Hoath, such as Church of the Holy Cross, 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. If you’re hoping for photos in Curtis Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, Marley Lane and Barn Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Maypole (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile west), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north) and Hollow Street (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hoath include Spires Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
Places near Hoath
What else we do in Hoath
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Hoath 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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