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Wedding Paella Catering in Margate
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Margate.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Planning an event in Margate?
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Margate, 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. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Margate
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is sharing-style wedding meals and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas for your guests.
A wedding in Margate might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That suits live paella perfectly: we can cook during the photos. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Where we can cook in Margate
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Margate
Margate is in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Margate, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Margate. Margate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Margate, such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.9 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the coast within about a mile, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cook at weddings all over the CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 postcode area. Local streets include Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Margate sits on or near the A28 and A254, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Close by, we cover weddings in Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Margate is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Margate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Margate include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Secret Spices pub (under half a mile south)
Events we cater in Margate
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening food for extra guests
For outdoor photos, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is close by.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
Also in Margate
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pick a serving style
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Margate hosts choose us
- We cover Margate and the whole of Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Margate
What’s the nearest station to Margate for guests?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Margate from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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