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Wedding Paella Catering in Holborough
Looking for wedding paella catering in Holborough? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Holborough
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Holborough
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and evening wedding food.
In Holborough, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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Why choose wedding paella catering in Holborough?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever you are celebrating in Holborough, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you are marrying at a church near Holborough, such as Church of the New Jerusalem, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, usually timed after the first dance.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Holborough at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Holborough, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Holborough weddings: local tips
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. Across the ME6 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Holborough Marshes, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (1.9 miles north) and Temple Manor (4 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in ME6, ME1 and ME19, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Holborough, we cover Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Holborough include The Holmesdale School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Monks Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Holborough
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
FAQs for Holborough
Which station should guests use for Holborough?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the New Jerusalem?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
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, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
- 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