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Wedding Paella Catering for Bethersden events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bethersden: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering in Bethersden
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Bethersden
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Wedding paella catering in Bethersden, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We are frequently asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home, with table tapas, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Bethersden often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Getting married in Bethersden?
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Bethersden, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bethersden to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Margaret frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For guests travelling by train, Pluckley station is about 2 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in TN26, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Bethersden for wedding paella catering include Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (under half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Bethersden, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in Bethersden?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bethersden, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Orlestone Forest nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Bethersden suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Bethersden
- Catering across Kent, including Bethersden
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bethersden
Is Bethersden close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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