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Wedding paella catering in West Yoke, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across West Yoke and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Live wedding paella catering in West Yoke
How our wedding paella catering works in West Yoke
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. For informal wedding breakfasts and garden and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near West Yoke, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in West Yoke, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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West Yoke: your questions answered
How far is West Yoke from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a summer wedding in West Yoke, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Enquire early for peak dates
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, usually timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Why choose live paella in West Yoke?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in West Yoke
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in West Yoke book us for occasions like:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Historic houses near West Yoke include Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles west) and Cobham College (4.7 miles east). 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
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
Wedding venues and ceremonies near West Yoke
West Yoke is about 5 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of West Yoke or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Longfield station is about 2.3 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in TN15, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Butler's Place, Ash Road and Manor Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Yoke for wedding paella catering include Ash (1 mile south), Fawkham Green (1 mile west), Speed Gate (1 mile west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Swan Public House (0.5 miles south)
- 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