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Wedding Paella Catering for Charcott events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Charcott and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Charcott
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Charcott is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Charcott
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. For weddings with a Spanish theme and food for evening guests, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Charcott, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Charcott: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Charcott for guests?
Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Luke: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Charcott hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Charcott?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Historic houses near Charcott include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (2 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Where we can cook in Charcott
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Towns and villages near Charcott
Other catering in Charcott
Planning a paella wedding in Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Charcott and nearby villages. Charcott is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Barden Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Charcott suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN11 postcode area. For weddings just outside Charcott, we cover Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Charcott includes Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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