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Wedding paella catering in Ratling, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ratling and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Ratling
How our wedding paella catering works in Ratling
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Popular choices include table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we are frequently booked for informal wedding breakfasts and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Ratling often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Ratling is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Ratling
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ratling?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ratling:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Historic houses near Ratling include Goodnestone Park (1 mile north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
Ratling weddings: local tips
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Ratling and nearby villages. Ratling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Ratling to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ratling, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Ratling?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Ratling: your questions answered
Is Ratling close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Ratling?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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