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Wedding paella catering in Stuppington, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Stuppington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Stuppington events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stuppington
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Popular choices include table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and farm and barn venues.
Rural weddings around Stuppington have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Stuppington, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Stuppington weddings: local tips
Stuppington is about 1 mile south of Wincheap, in Kent. Across the CT1 area, we can bring the pans to you. Stuppington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For guests travelling by train, Canterbury East station is about 1 mile away. If you are hoping for photos in Whitehall Meadows, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stuppington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of CT1 and CT4 and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Merton Lane, Hollow Lane and New House Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Stuppington for wedding paella catering include Thanington (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile north), Nackington (1 mile south-east), Street End (1 mile south-east) and Canterbury (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Whitstable (7 miles north), Deal (14 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (1.1 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Stuppington include Wincheap Foundation Primary School (0.7 miles north) and St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (1 mile north)
Occasions we cook for in Stuppington
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Whatever you are celebrating in Stuppington, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
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What else we do in Stuppington
What wedding paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
For event organisers in Stuppington
Organising a club, school or community event in Stuppington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Common questions in Stuppington
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Stuppington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or 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