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Wedding paella catering in Wye, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Wye and across Kent.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Wye
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Wye, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Wye? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Wye, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We’re often asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and parties after a register office wedding, with Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Wye frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, 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 and clearly labelled.
Nearby places to Wye
Other catering in Wye
Common questions in Wye
Do you come out to small places like Wye?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Wye close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Weddings in Wye: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Weddings in Wye are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Wye is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Wye to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Hatch Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Wye suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Wye has its own station, Wye station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Wye, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and The Green, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Wye, we also cover Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (within half a mile north-east) and Wye School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Flying Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Wye and across Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Who books wedding paella catering in Wye?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
- 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