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Wedding Paella Catering for Hunters Forstal events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hunters Forstal and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hunters Forstal
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it is informal wedding breakfasts and evening food for extra guests, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Hunters Forstal often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
FAQs for Hunters Forstal
Is Hunters Forstal too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hunters Forstal close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Hunters Forstal?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Food for evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning photos in Curtis Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
Places near Hunters Forstal
Also in Hunters Forstal
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Golden-hour photos in Hunters Forstal at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Weddings in Hunters Forstal 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. We cook right across the region, from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hunters Forstal suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Hunters Forstal, such as Church of St Bartholomew, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in CT6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hunters Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Hunters Forstal hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Kent, including Hunters Forstal
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hunters Forstal, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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