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Wedding Paella Catering in Shorne Ridgeway
Looking for wedding paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Shorne Ridgeway
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and rustic barn weddings, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Shorne Ridgeway often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
What else we do in Shorne Ridgeway
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway
Could we have live paella in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Shorne Ridgeway too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you come to Shorne Ridgeway?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shorne Ridgeway is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
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.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Shorne Ridgeway:
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, Gad's Hill is close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Shorne Ridgeway
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us when speeches will be
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Why choose live paella in Shorne Ridgeway?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Shorne Ridgeway at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Shorne Ridgeway weddings: local tips
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Across the DA12 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Shorne Woods Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you are marrying at a church near Shorne Ridgeway, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in DA12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shorne Ridgeway include Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
For event organisers in Shorne Ridgeway
Organising a club, school or community event in Shorne Ridgeway? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
- 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