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Wedding Paella Catering in Ware
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Ware.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering near Ware
Questions from Ware
Do you come out to small places like Ware?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Ware from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will talk you through it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Ware?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How our wedding paella catering works in Ware
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and destination-style celebrations at home, with canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
Near Ware, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Ware is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Other catering in Ware
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose live paella in Ware?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Connect us with your coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ware
Ware is about 6 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ware and the surrounding area. Ware is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ware to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Minster station is about 2.9 miles away. For outdoor photos, Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by, and the countryside around Ware suits an outdoor reception.
For wedding paella catering in CT3, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at weddings in Westmarsh (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west) and Hoo (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Way Out Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Ware
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.3 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- 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