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Wedding Paella Catering for Ramsgate events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Ramsgate.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in Ramsgate
About our wedding paella catering in Ramsgate
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For destination-style celebrations at home and parties after a register office wedding, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Couples in Ramsgate frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella suits that kind of day. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Ramsgate, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Planning a paella wedding in Ramsgate
Ramsgate is in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Ramsgate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ramsgate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Ramsgate to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St. Luke's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Sandwich and Pegwell Bay nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ramsgate suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the CT11, CT12 and CT10 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A254 and A255, Ramsgate is easy for us to reach for your wedding. We also cook at weddings in St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Ramsgate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (within half a mile north)
Who books wedding paella catering in Ramsgate?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Ramsgate, people book us for events such as:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.4 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Questions from Ramsgate
How far is Ramsgate from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
For event organisers in Ramsgate
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose live paella in Ramsgate?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Ramsgate and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And 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