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Wedding Paella Catering for Crockham Hill events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Crockham Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Crockham Hill
How it 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. Golden-hour photos in Crockham Hill at midsummer come around 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Crockham Hill, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it is rustic barn weddings and evening food for extra guests, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Crockham Hill, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
FAQs for Crockham Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Crockham Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you cover Crockham Hill?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Crockham Hill and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Crockham Hill and across Kent
Places near Crockham Hill
Also in Crockham Hill
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Crockham Hill
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Planning a paella wedding in Crockham Hill
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Crockham Hill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Crockham Hill include Chartwell (1 mile north-east) and Quebec House (2.2 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Betsom's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Perfect for your wedding in Crockham Hill
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crockham Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
Put the station on your invitation: Edenbridge station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Pick a serving style
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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