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Wedding paella catering in Westenhanger, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Westenhanger: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Westenhanger events
Wedding paella catering in Westenhanger, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
Near Westenhanger, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning a paella wedding in Westenhanger
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Westenhanger, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Westenhanger is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Tolsford Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are hoping for photos in Sandling Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westenhanger, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across CT21. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Westenhanger
We are having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Westenhanger?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Westenhanger?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
In Westenhanger and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
For guests travelling by train, Westenhanger station is in Westenhanger itself.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Westenhanger is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Westenhanger? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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