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Wedding paella catering in Tickham, Kent
Planning wedding paella catering in Tickham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Marquee and garden weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Tickham
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Tickham
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. For blessings and vow renewals and weddings in a marquee or garden, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Tickham, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Tickham weddings: local tips
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Tickham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wedding paella catering in ME9 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Questions from Tickham
How far is Tickham from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Tickham for guests?
Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Tickham?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Connect us with your coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, normally timed after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Tickham is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Tickham
Other catering in Tickham
Why choose wedding paella catering in Tickham?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Barn and farm weddings
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.2 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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