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Wedding Paella Catering in Harrietsham
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Harrietsham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning an event in Harrietsham?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Harrietsham
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We cook canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas, and typical bookings are for civil partnerships and vow renewals and weddings in a marquee or garden.
A farm or garden wedding near Harrietsham suits live paella. We need level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Harrietsham
Could we have live paella in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Harrietsham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Harrietsham, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture 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 pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Harrietsham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Harrietsham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Harrietsham?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Harrietsham:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Getting married in Harrietsham?
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Harrietsham and the surrounding area. Harrietsham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Harrietsham has its own station, Harrietsham station. Planning photos in Kiln Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. From Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Public House (under half a mile west)
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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