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Wedding Paella Catering in Throwley Forstal
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Throwley Forstal and the surrounding area.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Throwley Forstal?
Occasions we cook for in Throwley Forstal
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
How our wedding paella catering works in Throwley Forstal
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. On the menu are evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re frequently booked for parties after a register office wedding and destination-style celebrations at home.
A wedding in a small place like Throwley Forstal frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Getting married in Throwley Forstal?
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Throwley Forstal, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Selling station, about 4.1 miles east. If you’re marrying at a church near Throwley Forstal, such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over ME13 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Throwley Forstal? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Throwley Forstal
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Throwley Forstal
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Throwley Forstal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Throwley Forstal is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Pick a serving style
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Nearby places to Throwley Forstal
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Throwley Forstal
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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