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Wedding Paella Catering for Waterham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Waterham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Waterham events
What affects the price in Waterham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About our wedding paella catering in Waterham
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and blessings and vow renewals, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Waterham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Who books wedding paella catering in Waterham?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Blessings and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Getting married in Waterham?
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Waterham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Waterham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Waterham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Planning photos in Seasalter Levels? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over the ME13 postcode area. For weddings just outside Waterham, we cover Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Waterham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in Waterham at midsummer come around 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Waterham questions
Which station should guests use for Waterham?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Waterham close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Towns and villages near Waterham
More for events in Waterham
- 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