Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Ashford, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Ashford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Ashford
What affects the price in Ashford
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About our wedding paella catering in Ashford
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. On the menu are table tapas, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we’re frequently booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and blessings and vow renewals.
Around Ashford, couples choose venues, gardens and marquees. We’ll agree where to cook with your venue. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashford
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Ashford
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Ashford:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Hatch Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ashford suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
Common questions in Ashford
What’s the nearest station to Ashford for guests?
Ashford International station, in Ashford itself.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Nearby places to Ashford
Also in Ashford
Ashford weddings: local tips
Ashford is in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Ashford will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Ashford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ashford to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Christ Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Ashford has its own station, Ashford International station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ashford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road. Main roads around Ashford include the A20 and A28, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside Ashford, we also cover Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Locomotive pub (within half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Ashford, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including Ashford
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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