Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Stowting events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Stowting and across Kent.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Stowting
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Stowting
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Weddings in Stowting are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south. For outdoor photos, Tolsford Hill is close by. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane. For weddings just outside Stowting, we cover Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Stowting includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
About our wedding paella catering in Stowting
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We’re often asked to cater evening wedding food and farm and barn venues, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Near Stowting, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For event organisers in Stowting
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events we cater in Stowting
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Whatever you are celebrating in Stowting, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
If you are hoping for photos in Spong Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Stowting hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Stowting
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Stowting
Can you cook near the sea around Stowting?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Nearby places to Stowting
Other catering in Stowting
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Pick a serving style
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Stowting, and we will put together a menu and price.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Stowting, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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