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Wedding Paella Catering for Headcorn events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Headcorn.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Headcorn
Headcorn questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will talk you through it.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
About our wedding paella catering in Headcorn
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. We are frequently asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and rustic barn weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Weddings in a place like Headcorn frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Headcorn weddings: local tips
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Headcorn, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Headcorn to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Headcorn, such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, 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 it is ready as guests arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way. Close by, we cover weddings in Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (under half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Pick a serving style
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Headcorn is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Headcorn
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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Other catering in Headcorn
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Headcorn? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table 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