Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Hothfield 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 turns food into part of your wedding in Hothfield.
- Farm and barn venues
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
Book wedding paella catering in Hothfield
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Hothfield, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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 and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
About our wedding paella catering in Hothfield
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include vow renewals and civil ceremonies and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Near Hothfield, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Getting married in Hothfield?
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For a wedding in Hothfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hothfield. Hothfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1 mile south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Margaret frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN26, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Hothfield, we also cover Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Common questions in Hothfield
What’s the nearest station to Hothfield for guests?
Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hothfield?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Enquire early for peak dates
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
What affects the price in Hothfield
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Hothfield hosts choose us
- We cover Hothfield and the whole of Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Nearby places to Hothfield
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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