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Wedding paella catering in Hartley, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Hartley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in Hartley
Wedding paella catering in Hartley, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We are often asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and parties after a register office wedding, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
A farm or garden wedding near Hartley 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.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Hartley, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or DA3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hartley
Could we have live paella in Rectory Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Hartley?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Do you cover Hartley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hartley and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hartley
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Anywhere in DA3, we can cook for your guests. Hartley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Hartley to London (19 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Saint Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Rectory Meadow, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hartley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in DA3 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Hartley include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Hartley include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
Occasions we cook for in Hartley
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hartley, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, Sawyers Lake is close by, and the countryside around Hartley suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Places near Hartley
What else we do in Hartley
- 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