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Wedding paella catering in Whitehill, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Whitehill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Whitehill
Wedding paella catering in Whitehill, cooked live
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we’re often booked for blessings and vow renewals and marquee and garden weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Whitehill, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Whitehill
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Whitehill weddings: local tips
Whitehill is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Whitehill and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Faversham station is about 1 mile away.
We cater weddings across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Brogdale Road and Eastling Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Whitehill, we also cover Brogdale (1 mile west), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles west).
- Schools near Whitehill include The Abbey School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Maison Dieu pub (0.7 miles north)
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Whitehill, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Whitehill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Whitehill
Do you come out to small places like Whitehill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Occasions we cook for in Whitehill
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Whitehill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.4 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About the dishes
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Other catering in Whitehill
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- 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