Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for South Alkham events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in South Alkham.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
Planning an event in South Alkham?
About our wedding paella catering in South Alkham
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For garden and marquee weddings and destination-style celebrations at home, we will put together a menu of table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near South Alkham, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Events we cater in South Alkham
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
If you are marrying at a church near South Alkham, such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, 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.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
FAQs for South Alkham
What’s the nearest station to South Alkham for guests?
Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater in South Alkham?
Yes, we do. South Alkham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Why choose live paella in South Alkham?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in South Alkham and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Where we can cook in South Alkham
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Wedding venues and ceremonies near South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Weddings in South Alkham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. South Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from South Alkham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Sugar Loaf Hill is close by. Planning photos in Sladden Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Alkham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over CT15. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road. For weddings just outside South Alkham, we cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Places near South Alkham
Other catering in South Alkham
For event organisers in South Alkham
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in South Alkham is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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