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Wedding paella catering in Badlesmere, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Badlesmere: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in Badlesmere
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Badlesmere
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas and more.
Near Badlesmere, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Badlesmere at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Badlesmere questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Leonard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Badlesmere?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
What affects the price in Badlesmere
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
For event organisers in Badlesmere
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Badlesmere? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Badlesmere weddings: local tips
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Badlesmere, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Badlesmere. Badlesmere is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Leonard frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Badlesmere include Belmont House and Gardens (1.9 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Badlesmere, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in ME13, we can cook for your guests. We also cook at weddings in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Why choose live paella in Badlesmere?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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Perfect for your wedding in Badlesmere
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Badlesmere book us for events such as:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- 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