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Wedding paella catering in Bean, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bean: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Planning an event in Bean?
About our wedding paella catering in Bean
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We’re frequently asked to cater civil partnerships and vow renewals and food for evening guests, with Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Near Bean, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Bean
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Choose pan-side or table service
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Towns and villages near Bean
Also in Bean
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Bean 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 the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Where we can cook in Bean
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Bean
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Planning a paella wedding in Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the DA2 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bean to London (17 miles away).
Planning photos in Beacon Wood Country Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bean, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the DA2 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Bean sits on or near the B255, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Bean include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Bean
Could we have live paella in Beacon Wood Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Bean for guests?
The closest is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Bean?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Bean:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
For outdoor photos, Sawyers Lake is close by.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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