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Wedding Paella Catering in Bonnington
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Bonnington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering in Bonnington
Wedding paella catering in Bonnington, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s blessings and vow renewals and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we can cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
Near Bonnington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bonnington
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Bonnington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Occasions we cook for in Bonnington
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Rumwold often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Also near Bonnington
Other catering in Bonnington
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bonnington and nearby villages. Bonnington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Bonnington to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Planning photos in Poulton Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Hatch Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Bonnington suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bonnington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN25 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Common questions in Bonnington
Is Bonnington close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bonnington for guests?
Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you cover Bonnington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Bonnington is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Bonnington is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
What affects the price in Bonnington
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
Planning wedding paella catering in Bonnington? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
- 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