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Wedding Paella Catering in Broadwater Down
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 turns food into part of your wedding in Broadwater Down.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering in Broadwater Down
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Broadwater Down
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For farm and barn venues and informal wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
Weddings in a place like Broadwater Down frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Where we can cook in Broadwater Down
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Places near Broadwater Down
What else we do in Broadwater Down
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Broadwater Down, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Broadwater Down? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Broadwater Down questions
How far is Broadwater Down from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mark's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Broadwater Down.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us when speeches will be
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Paella compared with other options
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a paella wedding in Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN2, we can cook for your guests. Broadwater Down is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (2.7 miles west) and Penshurst Place (4.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Planning photos in Dunorlan Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Broadwater Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN2, TN4 and TN1 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A267, Broadwater Down is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. For weddings just outside Broadwater Down, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadwater Down includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Sir Alf Ramsey pub (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or TN2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
- 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