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Wedding paella catering in Upton, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Upton.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
Planning an event in Upton?
About our wedding paella catering in Upton
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we are often booked for blessings and vow renewals and barn and farm weddings.
For a smaller place like Upton, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Weddings in Upton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Upton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Upton to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Sandwich and Pegwell Bay nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Upton suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or the roads around them. With the A255 close by, Upton is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). The countryside around Upton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Who books wedding paella catering in Upton?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Upton, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upton
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pick a serving style
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, typically timed after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Upton
Can you cook near the sea around Upton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Upton for guests?
Upton has its own station: Broadstairs station.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Nearby places to Upton
Also in Upton
- 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