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Wedding Paella Catering in Boxley
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Boxley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering in Boxley
Wedding paella catering in Boxley, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. We’re frequently asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and evening food for extra guests, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Boxley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Perfect for your wedding in Boxley
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Boxley, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Maidstone East station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
Where we can cook in Boxley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Boxley questions
How far is Boxley from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cover Boxley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Boxley is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Boxley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Put us in touch with your venue
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Boxley weddings: local tips
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Boxley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Boxley. Boxley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Boxley to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Boxley Hills nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boxley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME14, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Boxley include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (under half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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What else we do in Boxley
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Boxley is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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