Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Rhodes Minnis
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Rhodes Minnis and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Rhodes Minnis
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us when speeches will be
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Rhodes Minnis
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include evening food for extra guests and weddings with lots of dietary needs, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Rhodes Minnis, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Rhodes Minnis, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
FAQs for Rhodes Minnis
Is Rhodes Minnis too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Rhodes Minnis?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Rhodes Minnis?
Yes, we do. Rhodes Minnis is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Perfect for your wedding in Rhodes Minnis
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
In Rhodes Minnis and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
For guests travelling by train, Sandling station is about 3.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
Weddings in Rhodes Minnis: venues, ceremonies and travel
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Rhodes Minnis to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Tolsford Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Rhodes Minnis suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rhodes Minnis, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Longage Hill and Green Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Rhodes Minnis, we also cover Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Rhodes Minnis 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Other catering in Rhodes Minnis
- 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