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Wedding Paella Catering for Sandwich 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.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering for Sandwich events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sandwich
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we are frequently booked for rustic barn weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme.
For a smaller place like Sandwich, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning a paella wedding in Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Sandwich and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Sandwich station is in Sandwich itself. If you’re hoping for photos in Ham Fen, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (less than half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Sandwich, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sandwich? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Questions from Sandwich
How far is Sandwich from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around Sandwich?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Events we cater in Sandwich
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Sandwich, people book us for occasions like:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by, and the countryside around Sandwich suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Connect us with your coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Why choose live paella in Sandwich?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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