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Wedding Paella Catering in Barham
Planning wedding paella catering in Barham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Barham
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About our wedding paella catering in Barham
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There is something special about a country wedding near Barham, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Paella compared with other options
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 pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Barham hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Pick a serving style
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Barham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Events we cater in Barham
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Barham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Baptist frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Barham
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
More for events in Barham
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Barham
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Barham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.4 miles east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Barham for wedding paella catering include Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (0.8 miles north)
- 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