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Wedding paella catering in West Hythe, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Hythe and the surrounding area.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Book wedding paella catering in West Hythe
Wedding venues and ceremonies near West Hythe
West Hythe is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the CT21 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near West Hythe, such as Church of St Stephen, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Sandling Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in CT21, we plan around your venue and timings. From Royal Military Road, St Mary's Road and West Hythe Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside West Hythe, we cover Lympne (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (1 mile south-east), Berwick (1 mile north), Pedlinge (1 mile north-east) and Newingreen (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Hythe Museum (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near West Hythe include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Botolphs Bridge Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
About our wedding paella catering in West Hythe
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. Whether it’s weddings with a Spanish theme and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like West Hythe often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Occasions we cook for in West Hythe
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Food for evening guests
- Rustic barn weddings
Historic houses near West Hythe include Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, normally timed after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Places near West Hythe
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West Hythe questions
Can you cook in Sandling Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for West Hythe?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Do you cover West Hythe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including West Hythe and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In West Hythe, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
For event organisers in West Hythe
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
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.
Should I cook it myself?
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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