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Wedding paella catering in Bishopsbourne, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Bishopsbourne and across Kent.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Bishopsbourne
Getting married in Bishopsbourne?
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Bishopsbourne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For guests travelling by train, Bekesbourne station is about 2.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bishopsbourne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Bishopsbourne, we cover Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Mermaid Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
About our wedding paella catering in Bishopsbourne
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we are often booked for weddings with a Spanish theme and sharing-style wedding meals.
Near Bishopsbourne, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Bishopsbourne
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
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What else we do in Bishopsbourne
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Pick a serving style
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Bishopsbourne questions
Is Bishopsbourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bishopsbourne for guests?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater in Bishopsbourne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bishopsbourne. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a summer wedding in Bishopsbourne, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Bishopsbourne, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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