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Wedding paella catering in Broad Street, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Broad Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Planning an event in Broad Street?
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Connect us with your coordinator
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Wedding paella catering in Broad Street, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For food for evening guests and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Broad Street have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Getting married in Broad Street?
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Broad Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Broad Street to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles south. Planning photos in White Horse Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Broad Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in ME17 is planned around your venue and timings. Your wedding could be at a home on Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Broad Street include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hook and Hatchet pub (0.9 miles north-east)
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Broad Street, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Broad Street and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Occasions we cook for in Broad Street
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Historic houses near Broad Street include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Broad Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Broad Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Broad Street?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you come to Broad Street?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Broad Street and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Broad Street?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
- 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