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Wedding paella catering in Whitstable, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Whitstable? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering near Whitstable
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Whitstable 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with 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, fill in our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Whitstable, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re often booked for weddings with lots of dietary needs and farm and barn venues.
A wedding in Whitstable might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That suits live paella perfectly: we can cook during the photos. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
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The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Whitstable weddings: local tips
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Whitstable or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Whitstable station is in Whitstable itself. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, and the countryside around Whitstable suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of CT5 and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens. Whitstable is on the A299 and A2990, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Whitstable, we also cover Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Whitstable include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Whitstable include Whitstable Junior School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Whitstable Social Club pub (within half a mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Whitstable hosts choose us
- We cover Whitstable and the whole of Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Whitstable
How far is Whitstable from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Whitstable for guests?
Whitstable has its own station: Whitstable station.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Whitstable?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Whitstable is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Events we cater in Whitstable
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning photos in Foxes Cross Bottom? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
What affects the price in Whitstable
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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