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Wedding Paella Catering in Stodmarsh
Something 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 for events in Stodmarsh.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering near Stodmarsh
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stodmarsh
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are regularly asked to cater rustic barn weddings and big weddings with every diet.
Rural weddings around Stodmarsh have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Why choose live paella in Stodmarsh?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Stodmarsh and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Stodmarsh
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: Sturry station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stodmarsh? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Stodmarsh weddings: local tips
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Stodmarsh. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Stodmarsh include Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Planning photos in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wedding paella catering in CT3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover weddings in Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
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. The smell typically draws people over. For a summer wedding in Stodmarsh, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Stodmarsh: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you come to Stodmarsh?
We do. Stodmarsh is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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