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Wedding Paella Catering for Northdown events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Northdown and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering for Northdown events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Northdown
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and evening food for extra guests, with canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
In Northdown, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Questions from Northdown
What’s the nearest station to Northdown for guests?
Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Weddings in Northdown: venues, ceremonies and travel
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the CT9 area, we can cook for your guests. Northdown is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in CT9 and CT10 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Schools near Northdown include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
What affects the price in Northdown
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Perfect for your wedding in Northdown
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Philip often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Northdown? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Northdown is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
- 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