Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for West Cliffe events
Looking for wedding paella catering in West Cliffe? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near West Cliffe
Wedding paella catering in West Cliffe, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We cook evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Rural weddings around West Cliffe have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Kent, including West Cliffe
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Getting married in West Cliffe?
West Cliffe is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around West Cliffe. West Cliffe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near West Cliffe include Walmer Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, Dover Western Heights is close by, and the countryside around West Cliffe suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across CT15. If your venue is just outside West Cliffe, we also cover St Margaret's at Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile north-west), Guston (1 mile west) and Martin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Margaret's Museum (1.2 miles east) and Dover Castle (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around West Cliffe includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.6 miles east)
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Events we cater in West Cliffe
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
Put the station on your invitation: Martin Mill station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In West Cliffe, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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West Cliffe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like West Cliffe?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around West Cliffe?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Cliffe.
Do you cover West Cliffe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including West Cliffe and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- 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.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Towns and villages near West Cliffe
What else we do in West Cliffe
- 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