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Wedding paella catering in Tankerton, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Tankerton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning an event in Tankerton?
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
How our wedding paella catering works in Tankerton
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. We are frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and garden and marquee weddings, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
A farm or garden wedding near Tankerton suits live paella. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tankerton questions
Is Tankerton close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Tankerton, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Tankerton weddings: local tips
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. From the centre of Tankerton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west. With the coast within about a mile, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Kent takes in CT5, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Tankerton, we also cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Also near Tankerton
What else we do in Tankerton
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- We cover Tankerton and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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