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Wedding paella catering in Hadlow, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hadlow and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
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About our wedding paella catering in Hadlow
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and blessings and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas and more.
Rural weddings around Hadlow have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Questions from Hadlow
Is Hadlow too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Hadlow?
Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Hadlow
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hadlow? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Hadlow is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
What else we do in Hadlow
Planning a paella wedding in Hadlow
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Hadlow or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hadlow is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Hadlow to London (26 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east. Historic houses near Hadlow include Old Soar Manor (2.6 miles north) and Ightham Mote (3.6 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN11, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Square, High Street and Brookfields or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Hadlow, we also cover Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Hadlow Tower museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hadlow include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (within half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Pick a serving style
- Enquire early for peak dates
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Where we can cook in Hadlow
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hadlow
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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