Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Shalmsford Street
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Shalmsford Street and across Kent.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Shalmsford Street
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Shalmsford Street
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and food for evening guests, we can cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
A farm or garden wedding near Shalmsford Street suits live paella. We need level ground and access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shalmsford Street
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Shalmsford Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Broadham Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Will there be enough food?
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.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What affects the price in Shalmsford Street
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Shalmsford Street, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Towns and villages near Shalmsford Street
Also in Shalmsford Street
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Choose pan-side or table service
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shalmsford Street
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Shalmsford Street. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are marrying at a church near Shalmsford Street, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shalmsford Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove. We also cook at weddings in Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, 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. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a summer wedding in Shalmsford Street, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually 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.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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