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Wedding Paella Catering for Selsted events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Selsted.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering near Selsted
Wedding paella catering in Selsted, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Whether it is blessings and vow renewals and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Selsted, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Getting married in Selsted?
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Weddings in Selsted are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Selsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Selsted include Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Cheriton Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wedding paella catering in CT15 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Selsted for wedding paella catering include Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
Nearby places to Selsted
Also in Selsted
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning wedding paella catering in Selsted? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Selsted is about 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.
- First, we check 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Selsted
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Events we cater in Selsted
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Selsted: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Selsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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