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Wedding Paella Catering for Bapchild events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Bapchild? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Book wedding paella catering in Bapchild
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
About our wedding paella catering in Bapchild
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We cook table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we’re often booked for garden and marquee weddings and blessings and vow renewals.
Near Bapchild, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bapchild
How far is Bapchild from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Bapchild?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Who books wedding paella catering in Bapchild?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bapchild book us for events such as:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bapchild
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Cromers Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in ME9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Bapchild
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Also near Bapchild
What else we do in Bapchild
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What affects the price in Bapchild
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Bapchild, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. 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.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Bapchild, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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