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Wedding Paella Catering in Blue Bell Hill
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Blue Bell Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
Live wedding paella catering in Blue Bell Hill
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Blue Bell Hill
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it’s weddings with lots of dietary needs and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Blue Bell Hill, 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.
What affects the price in Blue Bell Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Blue Bell Hill?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Blue Bell Hill: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Alban's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Blue Bell Hill from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
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 picture.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Also near Blue Bell Hill
Other catering in Blue Bell Hill
Planning a paella wedding in Blue Bell Hill
Blue Bell Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. For wedding paella catering in Blue Bell Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Snodland station, about 2.5 miles west. If you’re hoping for photos in Westfield Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blue Bell Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Medway takes in ME5, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Laurie Gray Avenue, Thorn Close and Barling Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Blue Bell Hill for wedding paella catering include Kit's Coty (1 mile south), Walderslade (1 mile east), Lordswood (2 miles east), Chatham (2 miles north-east) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (5 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north), Luton (3 miles north-east) and Park Wood (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Bartholomew's Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Blue Bell Hill include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Blue Bell Hill include Greenacre Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Robin Hood Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Blue Bell Hill
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Historic houses near Blue Bell Hill include Starkey Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.7 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a summer wedding in Blue Bell Hill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Blue Bell Hill
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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