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Wedding paella catering in Hythe, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Hythe and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering for Hythe events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hythe
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For food for evening guests and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
For a wedding in Hythe, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with outside space keeps things personal. Live paella fits that style. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Also in Hythe
Hythe weddings: local tips
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Hythe, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Oaklands Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Tolsford Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about a mile, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over CT21. From High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Hythe include the A259 and A261, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hythe includes Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hythe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. 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.
Why Hythe hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hythe
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Perfect for your wedding in Hythe
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Sandling station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Questions from Hythe
Which station should guests use for Hythe?
Sandling station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook near the sea around Hythe?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you come to Hythe?
Yes, we do. Hythe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Pick a serving style
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, generally timed after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
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 we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Hythe is about 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
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