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Wedding Paella Catering in Daniel's Water
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Daniel's Water and the surrounding area.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Daniel's Water
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
How our wedding paella catering works in Daniel's Water
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. Whether it is food for evening guests and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Daniel's Water have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Daniel's Water
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Daniel's Water?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
If you’re hoping for photos in Ashford Community Woodland, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
Common questions in Daniel's Water
Which station should guests use for Daniel's Water?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Daniel's Water close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Daniel's Water
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Daniel's Water at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Daniel's Water
Other catering in Daniel's Water
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Daniel's Water? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning a paella wedding in Daniel's Water
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we can bring the pans to you. Daniel's Water is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Daniel's Water to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Orlestone Forest is close by, and the countryside around Daniel's Water suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Daniel's Water, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We also cook at weddings in Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- 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