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Wedding paella catering in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Sheldwich Lees and across Kent.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
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Sheldwich Lees weddings: local tips
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Sheldwich Lees to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Sheldwich Lees, such as Church of St James, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich Lees, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of ME13. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sheldwich Lees
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For receptions after an intimate ceremony and rustic barn weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
Near Sheldwich Lees, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Pick a serving style
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, generally timed after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Why choose live paella in Sheldwich Lees?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Sheldwich Lees hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Sheldwich Lees for guests?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
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.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cover Sheldwich Lees?
Yes, we do. Sheldwich Lees is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Events we cater in Sheldwich Lees
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Historic houses near Sheldwich Lees include Belmont House and Gardens (1.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sheldwich Lees
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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What else we do in Sheldwich Lees
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Sheldwich Lees 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.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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