Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Bearsted events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Bearsted. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening wedding food
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering in Bearsted
Weddings in Bearsted: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Bearsted to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Bearsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Cross Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (1.3 miles south) and Leeds Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the ME14 and ME15 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Bearsted include Valley Park School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Kentish Yeoman pub (less than half a mile south)
How our wedding paella catering works in Bearsted
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella, and typical bookings are for farm and barn venues and big weddings with every diet.
In Bearsted, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Bearsted, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME14 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Nearby places to Bearsted
Other catering in Bearsted
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bearsted
What’s the nearest station to Bearsted for guests?
Bearsted station, in Bearsted itself.
Could we have live paella in Mote Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Bearsted hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Bearsted
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Bearsted
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Bearsted:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: Bearsted has its own station, Bearsted station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Where we can cook in Bearsted
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- 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