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Wedding paella catering in Egerton Forstal, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Egerton Forstal.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Live wedding paella catering in Egerton Forstal
Why choose wedding paella catering in Egerton Forstal?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Egerton Forstal and Kent:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
Wedding paella catering in Egerton Forstal, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and food for evening guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Egerton Forstal, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
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What else we do in Egerton Forstal
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Egerton Forstal
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Egerton Forstal, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Egerton Forstal: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Egerton Forstal for guests?
Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Egerton Forstal from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Planning a paella wedding in Egerton Forstal
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Egerton Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Egerton Forstal to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Egerton Forstal, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Egerton Forstal for wedding paella catering include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
- 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