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Wedding paella catering in Ash, 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 Ash.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Ash
Wedding paella catering in Ash, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for rustic barn weddings and evening wedding food.
Rural weddings around Ash have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Nearby places to Ash
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Ash 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 across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Ash, such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ash, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN15 and DA3, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Ash is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Connect us with your coordinator
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Who books wedding paella catering in Ash?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ash and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: Longfield station is about 2.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where we can cook in Ash
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Ash
How far is Ash from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint 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. Send us the reception address.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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