Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Hilden Park, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hilden Park.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Hilden Park events
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hilden Park
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include evening food for extra guests and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Rural weddings around Hilden Park have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Hilden Park
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For outdoor photos, Barden Lake is close by.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hilden Park
Which station should guests use for Hilden Park?
Hildenborough station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
Is Hilden Park too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hilden Park?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
For event organisers in Hilden Park
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, sunset in Hilden Park is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hilden Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a paella wedding in Hilden Park
Hilden Park is about 1 mile north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Hilden Park and nearby villages. Hilden Park is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Hilden Park include Ightham Mote (3.4 miles north) and Penshurst Place (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Hilden Park, such as Parish Church of St John, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
This part of Kent takes in TN11 and TN10, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on London Road, Elm Grove and Bramble Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Hilden Park for wedding paella catering include Hildenborough (1 mile north-west), Stocks Green (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile north), Watt's Cross (2 miles north-west) and Budds (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (8 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hilden Grange School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Dutchman Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hilden Park
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Nearby places to Hilden Park
Also in Hilden Park
- 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