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Wedding paella catering in Farthing Green, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Farthing Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Farthing Green
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Wedding paella catering in Farthing Green, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Farthing Green, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
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.
Weddings in Farthing Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Weddings in Farthing Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Farthing Green to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Historic houses near Farthing Green include Stoneacre (4.4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Farthing Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN12, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Farthing Green, we also cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose live paella in Farthing Green?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Farthing Green 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.
- We check availability for 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, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Questions from Farthing Green
What’s the nearest station to Farthing Green for guests?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Farthing Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farthing Green.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Towns and villages near Farthing Green
Also in Farthing Green
- 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