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Wedding Paella Catering for Shepway events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Shepway? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Live wedding paella catering in Shepway
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Shepway
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include rustic barn weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, with evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
Weddings in a place like Shepway frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Shepway at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Shepway, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Shepway and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What affects the price in Shepway
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Shepway
What’s the nearest station to Shepway for guests?
Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Shepway close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Shepway?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, typically timed after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shepway
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Who books wedding paella catering in Shepway?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Destination-style celebrations at home
If you’re hoping for photos in Mote Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Shepway
Also in Shepway
Weddings in Shepway: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Weddings in Shepway are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shepway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Shepway to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Shepway, such as St Martin's Church, 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. Detling Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in ME15, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover weddings in Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
- 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