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Wedding paella catering in Betsham, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Betsham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering for Betsham events
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Wedding paella catering in Betsham, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We are often asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and evening wedding food, with canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Betsham have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Betsham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Betsham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Betsham questions
Is Betsham close to London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Betsham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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 contact us early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Nearby places to Betsham
More for events in Betsham
Why choose wedding paella catering in Betsham?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Betsham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
Sawyers Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Betsham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, generally timed after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Getting married in Betsham?
Betsham is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the DA13 area, we can cook for your guests. Betsham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Betsham, such as Church of St Nicholas, 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’s ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Betsham include Cobham College (4.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on Station Road, Crayburne and Park Corner Road or the roads around them. With the B262 close by, Betsham is simple for us to get to. We also cook at weddings in Hook Green (1 mile south-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-east), Springhead (1 mile north-east), Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile north) and Northfleet Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Betsham include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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