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Wedding paella catering in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Boughton Monchelsea.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Boughton Monchelsea
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Boughton Monchelsea
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Wedding paella catering in Boughton Monchelsea, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For sharing-style wedding meals and big weddings with every diet, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Rural weddings around Boughton Monchelsea have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Boughton Monchelsea, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Boughton Monchelsea questions
What’s the nearest station to Boughton Monchelsea for guests?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Boughton Monchelsea close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
For event organisers in Boughton Monchelsea
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boughton Monchelsea? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Boughton Monchelsea to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Boughton Monchelsea to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west. If you’re marrying at a church near Boughton Monchelsea, such as Church of St Peter, 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. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over the ME17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. You’ll find Boughton Monchelsea on the B2163, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Boughton Monchelsea, we also cover Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Boughton Monchelsea includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Curious Eatery pub (within half a mile west)
Occasions we cook for in Boughton Monchelsea
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Boughton Monchelsea and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Detling Hill is close by, and the countryside around Boughton Monchelsea suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Boughton Monchelsea
Other catering in Boughton Monchelsea
- 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