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Wedding Paella Catering in Crockenhill
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 Crockenhill.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering for Crockenhill events
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Crockenhill
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We are frequently asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and farm and barn venues, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Crockenhill, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
On the day, 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. In Crockenhill, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Towns and villages near Crockenhill
More for events in Crockenhill
Getting married in Crockenhill?
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Crockenhill or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Crockenhill to London (about 14 miles away).
For outdoor photos, The Warren is close by, and the countryside around Crockenhill suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Souls frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in BR8, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Crockenhill, we cover Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockenhill include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Orchards Academy (1.1 miles north)
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Crockenhill
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Crockenhill questions
Is Crockenhill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Crockenhill close to London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Events we cater in Crockenhill
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crockenhill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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