Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Sellindge
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sellindge: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering near Sellindge
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sellindge
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and farm and barn venues, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella and more.
Near Sellindge, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Common questions in Sellindge
Is Sellindge close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Also in Sellindge
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Sellindge 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Sellindge weddings: local tips
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Sellindge, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Sellindge to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Sellindge include Westenhanger Castle (1.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sellindge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Sellindge, we also cover Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Sellindge include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Perfect for your wedding in Sellindge
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Sellindge and the whole of Kent
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
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.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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