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Wedding paella catering in Ivychurch, Kent
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 Ivychurch.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering near Ivychurch
About our wedding paella catering in Ivychurch
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and evening wedding food.
Rural weddings around Ivychurch have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a summer wedding in Ivychurch, 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 normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ivychurch
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Ivychurch
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Ivychurch and nearby villages. Ivychurch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.4 miles away. For outdoor photos, Burnthouse Pen is close by.
We cater weddings across the TN29 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Ivychurch
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Ivychurch 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Ivychurch?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Ivychurch book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St George often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
- 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