Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Bridge, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Bridge. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Bridge
About our wedding paella catering in Bridge
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. For relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bridge, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Bridge at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Bridge?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Bridge suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Bridge hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Getting married in Bridge?
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Bridge, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If you are marrying at a church near Bridge, such as Church of St Peter, 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. For guests travelling by train, Bekesbourne station is about 1.2 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Arms (under half a mile east)
Questions from Bridge
How far is Bridge from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
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What affects the price in Bridge
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Bridge
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bridge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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