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Wedding Paella Catering in Biddenden
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Biddenden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in Biddenden
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
How our wedding paella catering works in Biddenden
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Whether it is receptions after an intimate ceremony and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella for your guests.
Rural weddings around Biddenden have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. In Biddenden, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is 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’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Biddenden: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Biddenden?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Who books wedding paella catering in Biddenden?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Biddenden, people book us for events such as:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
If you’re marrying at a church near Biddenden, such as Parish Church of All Saints, 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
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Biddenden
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Biddenden, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Biddenden to Canterbury (22 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Headcorn station is about 3.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Biddenden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN27, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens or the roads around them. Other places close to Biddenden for wedding paella catering include Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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