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Wedding paella catering in Bedgebury Cross, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Bedgebury Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering near Bedgebury Cross
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Bedgebury Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering in Bedgebury Cross, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas and more.
Near Bedgebury Cross, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bedgebury Cross
Is Bedgebury Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Bedgebury Cross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bedgebury Cross. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or TN17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Bedgebury Cross and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Bedgebury Cross
Also in Bedgebury Cross
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Events we cater in Bedgebury Cross
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bedgebury Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
If you are marrying at a church near Bedgebury Cross, such as Christ Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Getting married in Bedgebury Cross?
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Bedgebury Cross, and we will plan access and set-up. Bedgebury Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Bedgebury Cross to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Bedgebury Cross suits an outdoor reception. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane. Other places close to Bedgebury Cross for wedding paella catering include Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- 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