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Wedding Paella Catering for Old Wives Lees events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Old Wives Lees? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
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About our wedding paella catering in Old Wives Lees
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. On the menu are canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and typical bookings are for blessings and vow renewals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Near Old Wives Lees, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Old Wives Lees
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a summer wedding in Old Wives Lees, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Old Wives Lees, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Questions from Old Wives Lees
Do you come out to small places like Old Wives Lees?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Getting married in Old Wives Lees?
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Old Wives Lees, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Old Wives Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Old Wives Lees suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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