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Wedding Paella Catering for Bilting events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Bilting. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Book wedding paella catering in Bilting
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Bilting
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and destination-style celebrations at home.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bilting, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Bilting is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- 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
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Bilting
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Bilting:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Lawrence often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
Bilting: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Bilting?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Godmersham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
For event organisers in Bilting
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Bilting weddings: local tips
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Bilting. Bilting is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Wye station is about 1.7 miles away. If you’re hoping for photos in Godmersham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Bilting for wedding paella catering include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- 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