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Wedding Paella Catering for Charing events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Charing and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Charing?
Wedding paella catering in Charing, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We’re often asked to cater evening food for extra guests and barn and farm weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
For a smaller place like Charing, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Places near Charing
Also in Charing
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Send us the running order and speech times
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Charing
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For a wedding in Charing, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Charing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Charing to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Planning photos in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: Charing station is in Charing itself. 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 TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Charing
Could we have live paella in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cover Charing?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Charing is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Occasions we cook for in Charing
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Charing, people book us for events such as:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Blessings and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.9 miles south-east) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.7 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Charing is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Charing, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Kent, including Charing
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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