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Wedding paella catering in Chilmington Green, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Chilmington Green and across Kent.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Chilmington Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Chilmington Green
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. For evening food for extra guests and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chilmington Green, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Chilmington Green is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning a paella wedding in Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Chilmington Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Chilmington Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chilmington Green to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Orlestone Forest is close by, and the countryside around Chilmington Green suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Chilmington Green include Godinton House (1.9 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across the TN23 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Chilmington Green for wedding paella catering include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Chilmington Green includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Events we cater in Chilmington Green
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Chilmington Green and Kent:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
If you’re marrying at a church near Chilmington Green, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
FAQs for Chilmington Green
Can you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Chilmington Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access 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.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. There’s 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.
Why Chilmington Green hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
- 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