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Wedding Paella Catering for Cheeseman's Green events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Cheeseman's Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning an event in Cheeseman's Green?
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Cheeseman's Green
Which station should guests use for Cheeseman's Green?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Cheeseman's Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Cheeseman's Green
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For rustic barn weddings and parties after a register office wedding, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Cheeseman's Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Where we can cook in Cheeseman's Green
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Cheeseman's Green is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or TN25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Cheeseman's Green
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Cheeseman's Green
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Cheeseman's Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Cheeseman's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Ashford International station is about 2.4 miles away. Hatch Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cheeseman's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN25 is planned around your venue. For weddings just outside Cheeseman's Green, we cover Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Cheeseman's Green includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Send us the running order and speech times
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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