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Wedding paella catering in Devil's Den, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Devil's Den and the surrounding area.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Devil's Den?
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
About our wedding paella catering in Devil's Den
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and evening food for extra guests, with evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Devil's Den frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Devil's Den
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Devil's Den, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Devil's Den include Stoneacre (4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles north-east). 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 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in Devil's Den, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Devil's Den? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Devil's Den
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Devil's Den
Which station should guests use for Devil's Den?
Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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More for events in Devil's Den
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Devil's Den? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Devil's Den and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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