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Wedding paella catering in Mountain Street, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Mountain Street and the surrounding area.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering near Mountain Street
Events we cater in Mountain Street
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
Planning photos in Broadham Down? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
About our wedding paella catering in Mountain Street
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. For garden and marquee weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Mountain Street, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
On the day, 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. For a summer wedding in Mountain Street, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Mountain Street
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Mountain Street weddings: local tips
Mountain Street is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Weddings in Mountain Street are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Mountain Street to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Mountain Street, such as Church of St Mary, 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. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles north-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in CT4, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Chilham (1 mile north-east), Godmersham (1 mile south), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Shottenden (2 miles north-west) and Bilting (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.7 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile north).
- Local pubs include Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles north)
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More for events in Mountain Street
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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