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Wedding paella catering in Pett Bottom, Kent
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 Pett Bottom.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Pett Bottom?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Pett Bottom
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For marquee and garden weddings and big weddings with every diet, we will put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Near Pett Bottom, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Getting married in Pett Bottom?
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For a wedding in Pett Bottom, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east. 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.
Wherever your wedding is in CT4, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Pett Bottom for wedding paella catering include Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (within half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Pett Bottom: your questions answered
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.
Which station should guests use for Pett Bottom?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Nearby places to Pett Bottom
Other catering in Pett Bottom
Perfect for your wedding in Pett Bottom
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Pett Bottom:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Pett Bottom
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in Pett Bottom, 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.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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