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Wedding paella catering in East Farleigh, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in East Farleigh.
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with mixed diets
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near East Farleigh
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the ME15 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from East Farleigh to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Quarry Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Historic houses near East Farleigh include Stoneacre (4 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in ME15 and ME16, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the B2010 close by, East Farleigh is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). The countryside around East Farleigh includes Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (less than half a mile south)
About our wedding paella catering in East Farleigh
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. Whether it’s evening food for extra guests and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near East Farleigh, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in East Farleigh
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is East Farleigh close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in East Farleigh
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- We cover East Farleigh and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in East Farleigh is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in East Farleigh?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
In East Farleigh and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Boxley Hills nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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What’s in the pans
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
- 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