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Wedding paella catering in Westwell Leacon, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Westwell Leacon.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering for Westwell Leacon events
Wedding paella catering in Westwell Leacon, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and rustic barn weddings, serving evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Near Westwell Leacon, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Planning a paella wedding in Westwell Leacon
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Westwell Leacon and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Westwell Leacon to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Westwell Leacon include Godinton House (2.7 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westwell Leacon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in TN27, we plan around your venue. If your venue is just outside Westwell Leacon, we also cover Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Westwell Leacon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Westwell Leacon for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Westwell Leacon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Westwell Leacon hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Kent, including Westwell Leacon
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Westwell Leacon?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
If you are marrying at a church near Westwell Leacon, such as Charing Methodist Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Westwell Leacon at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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