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Wedding Paella Catering for Brandfold events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Brandfold.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Brandfold
Wedding paella catering in Brandfold, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include sharing-style wedding meals and parties after a register office wedding, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Brandfold frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Places near Brandfold
What else we do in Brandfold
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
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 hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Getting married in Brandfold?
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Brandfold to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Brandfold is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Brandfold to Canterbury (29 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in The Gill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you’re marrying at a church near Brandfold, such as St Mary's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the TN17 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Brandfold for wedding paella catering include Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Choose pan-side or table service
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Brandfold hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Brandfold questions
Do you come out to small places like Brandfold?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Brandfold from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, sunset in Brandfold is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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