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Wedding Paella Catering in Henhurst
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Henhurst: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Live wedding paella catering in Henhurst
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Henhurst
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re frequently booked for parties after a register office wedding and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Near Henhurst, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
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, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Henhurst: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
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.
Which station should guests use for Henhurst?
Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What else we do in Henhurst
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Henhurst at midsummer come around 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.
- 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
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Occasions we cook for in Henhurst
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
Gad's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Weddings in Henhurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Henhurst will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Henhurst to London (about 22 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1 mile south-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wherever your wedding is in DA12, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover weddings in Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, normally timed after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
- 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