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Wedding paella catering in St Nicholas at Wade, Kent
Planning wedding paella catering in St Nicholas at Wade? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for St Nicholas at Wade events
Weddings in St Nicholas at Wade: venues, ceremonies and travel
St Nicholas at Wade is about 5 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of St Nicholas at Wade or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from St Nicholas at Wade to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Birchington-On-Sea station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (3 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT7, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street, Orchard Close and Wotton Court. If your venue is just outside St Nicholas at Wade, we also cover Sarre (1 mile south-west), Monkton (1 mile south-east), Hoo (2 miles south-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles south) and West Stourmouth (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles south-west), Margate (6 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (2.8 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Wedding paella catering in St Nicholas at Wade, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. Whether it’s wedding receptions after a small ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like St Nicholas at Wade often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or CT7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books wedding paella catering in St Nicholas at Wade?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
These are some of the occasions we cater in St Nicholas at Wade and Kent:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
If you’re marrying at a church near St Nicholas at Wade, such as Church of Saint Nicholas, 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.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
Where we can cook in St Nicholas at Wade
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in St Nicholas at Wade 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.
- 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, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
FAQs for St Nicholas at Wade
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saint Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is St Nicholas at Wade too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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