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Wedding paella catering in Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chiddingstone Hoath and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
How our wedding paella catering works in Chiddingstone Hoath
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For civil partnerships and vow renewals and barn and farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella and more.
Near Chiddingstone Hoath, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
Planning wedding paella catering in Chiddingstone Hoath? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chiddingstone Hoath
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Chiddingstone Hoath weddings: local tips
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Chiddingstone Hoath will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Chiddingstone Hoath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Planning photos in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chiddingstone Hoath, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rock Public House (within half a mile north)
Why choose live paella in Chiddingstone Hoath?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Chiddingstone Hoath
Also in Chiddingstone Hoath
Perfect for your wedding in Chiddingstone Hoath
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Farm and barn venues
Historic houses near Chiddingstone Hoath include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Penshurst Place (2 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Chiddingstone Hoath is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Chiddingstone Hoath questions
What’s the nearest station to Chiddingstone Hoath for guests?
The closest is Cowden station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Chiddingstone Hoath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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