Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Hockenden
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hockenden and the surrounding area.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Hockenden events
Wedding paella catering in Hockenden, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and evening food for extra guests.
Near Hockenden, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Hockenden and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books wedding paella catering in Hockenden?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hockenden, people book us for occasions like:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
The Warren nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hockenden suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Nearby places to Hockenden
What else we do in Hockenden
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Hockenden at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
FAQs for Hockenden
Do you come out to small places like Hockenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hockenden.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hockenden?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hockenden
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. For a wedding in Hockenden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Hockenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hockenden to London (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Hockenden include Hall Place and Gardens (3.2 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1 mile south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hockenden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in BR8, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover weddings in Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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