Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Sandwich Bay Estate events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Sandwich Bay Estate.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Planning an event in Sandwich Bay Estate?
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sandwich Bay Estate
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas, and typical bookings are for big weddings with every diet and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sandwich Bay Estate, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Sandwich Bay Estate weddings: local tips
Sandwich Bay Estate is about 4 miles north of Deal, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Sandwich Bay Estate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Sandwich Bay Estate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Sandwich Bay Estate to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Monk's Wall nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (4.6 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the CT13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on North Road, Waldershare Avenue and King's Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Sandwich Bay Estate, we also cover Worth (2 miles south-west), Sandwich (2 miles west), Hacklinge (2 miles south-west), Great Stonar (2 miles north-west) and Felderland (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north), Broadstairs (7 miles north) and Deal (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sandwich Bay Estate include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Sandwich Bay Estate
What else we do in Sandwich Bay Estate
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Sandwich Bay Estate at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
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. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Sandwich Bay Estate and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in Sandwich Bay Estate
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandwich Bay Estate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.9 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Sandwich Bay Estate questions
Do you come out to small places like Sandwich Bay Estate?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Sandwich Bay Estate?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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