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Wedding Paella Catering in Clap Hill
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Clap Hill.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering near Clap Hill
Wedding paella catering in Clap Hill, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for civil partnerships and vow renewals and marquee and garden weddings.
Near Clap Hill, 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Clap Hill
Also in Clap Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What affects the price in Clap Hill
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Who books wedding paella catering in Clap Hill?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Clap Hill, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Hatch Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Weddings in Clap Hill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Clap Hill. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Clap Hill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Planning photos in Poulton Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Clap Hill include Westenhanger Castle (4.1 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Clap Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of TN25 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Clap Hill, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
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.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, typically timed after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Clap Hill
Is Clap Hill close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Clap Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Clap Hill.
- 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