Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Way
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Way.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Way
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
About our wedding paella catering in Way
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Typical bookings include weddings with a Spanish theme and evening wedding food, with evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Way frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Occasions we cook for in Way
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Pick a serving style
- Enquire early for peak dates
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Way weddings: local tips
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Way, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Way is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Minster station is about 0.9 miles away. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT12, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Wayborough Hill and Way Hill, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Way include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Way
Other catering in Way
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Way is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella 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 fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Questions from Way
Is Way too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Way close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will talk you through it.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Way
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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