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Wedding Paella Catering for Frinsted events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Frinsted: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Frinsted events
Questions from Frinsted
What’s the nearest station to Frinsted for guests?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you cook at venues 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 space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Wedding paella catering in Frinsted, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We are often asked to cater evening food for extra guests and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Frinsted, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pick a serving style
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Frinsted?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Frinsted, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Frinsted
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Kent, including Frinsted
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Frinsted
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a wedding in Frinsted, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles south-west. If you’re marrying at a church near Frinsted, such as St Giles, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in ME9, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Frinsted for wedding paella catering include Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.5 miles west)
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. In Frinsted, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check 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, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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What affects the price in Frinsted
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Frinsted
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- 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