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Wedding paella catering in Northwood, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Northwood. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening food for extra guests
Live wedding paella catering in Northwood
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Northwood
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We are often asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and garden and marquee weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
For a smaller place like Northwood, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Northwood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also near Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Planning a paella wedding in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Across the CT12 area, we can cook for your guests. Northwood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Northwood to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mark's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT12, CT10 and CT11, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road. With the A254 and A256 close by, Northwood is simple for us to get to for your wedding. We also cook at weddings in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Common questions in Northwood
Can you cook near the sea around Northwood?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Northwood from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books wedding paella catering in Northwood?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Northwood:
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Garden and marquee weddings
For outdoor photos, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is close by, and the countryside around Northwood suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Golden-hour photos in Northwood at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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