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Wedding paella catering in Fant, Kent
Paella 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 for events in Fant.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
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Wedding paella catering in Fant, cooked live
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 meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it’s blessings and vow renewals and sharing-style wedding meals, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Fant suits live paella. We need level ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Towns and villages near Fant
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Events we cater in Fant
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Fant book us for events such as:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
Historic houses near Fant include Stoneacre (3.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Fant, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Getting married in Fant?
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Fant to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fant to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Planning photos in Whatman Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Boxley Hills is close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fant, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME16 and ME15, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road. Fant sits on or near the A26, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Fant for wedding paella catering include East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles west)
Common questions in Fant
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Fant?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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