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Wedding paella catering in Weddington, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Weddington and across Kent.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering for Weddington events
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Wedding paella catering in Weddington, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater food for evening guests and barn and farm weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Weddington, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planning a paella wedding in Weddington
Weddington is about 7 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For a wedding in Weddington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.6 miles south-east. For outdoor photos, Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Cop Street (1 mile north), Ash (1 mile south-west), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Weddington
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Weddington?
Sandwich station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll explain how it works.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
More for events in Weddington
Events we cater in Weddington
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Weddington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Weddington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Weddington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning wedding paella catering in Weddington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
- 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