Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Preston, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Preston? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Preston?
Why choose wedding paella catering in Preston?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
Wedding paella catering in Preston, cooked live
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Popular choices include evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with mixed diets and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
Rural weddings around Preston have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Preston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Places near Preston
Also in Preston
Common questions in Preston
How far is Preston from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Preston for guests?
Adisham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Preston?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Preston and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Preston 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Preston weddings: local tips
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Preston, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Preston. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Planning photos in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. If you are marrying at a church near Preston, such as Church of St Mildred, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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