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Wedding paella catering in Bicknor, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Bicknor. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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.
How our wedding paella catering works in Bicknor
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. We are frequently asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and informal wedding breakfasts, serving table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bicknor, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Bicknor: your questions answered
How far is Bicknor from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Bicknor hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What else we do in Bicknor
Weddings in Bicknor: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a wedding in Bicknor, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Bicknor is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Detling Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Bicknor for wedding paella catering include Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Bicknor includes Detling Hill.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Bicknor at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
- 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