Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Westmarsh, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Westmarsh? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Westmarsh events
Wedding paella catering in Westmarsh, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it’s relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and parties after a register office wedding, we can cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Near Westmarsh, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Westmarsh
Westmarsh is about 7 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Westmarsh will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles south-west) and Quex Park (4.8 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Monk's Wall nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Westmarsh for wedding paella catering include Ware (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west) and Monkton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
A little further out are White Mill (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Way Out Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Westmarsh
More for events in Westmarsh
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Westmarsh is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Common questions in Westmarsh
How far is Westmarsh from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Westmarsh for guests?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Westmarsh? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
- 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