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Wedding paella catering in South Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in South Street.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering near South Street
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in South Street
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. Whether it is weddings with a Spanish theme and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near South Street, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in South Street at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella 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 everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, normally timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Places near South Street
Also in South Street
For event organisers in South Street
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in South Street
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you come to South Street?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including South Street and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near South Street
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Weddings in South Street are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. South Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from South Street to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by. Historic houses near South Street include Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a wedding on streets such as North Lane and South Street. Close by, we cover weddings in Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near South Street include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Who books wedding paella catering in South Street?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in South Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
If you’re hoping for photos in Mount Ephraim Gardens, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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