Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Hunton, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Hunton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Hunton
Where we can cook in Hunton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
How our wedding paella catering works in Hunton
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We are often asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and farm and barn venues, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Near Hunton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Hunton is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hunton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hunton for guests?
The closest is Yalding station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Towns and villages near Hunton
Other catering in Hunton
Getting married in Hunton?
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Hunton, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Hunton, such as St Mary's Church, 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. For guests travelling by train, Yalding station is about 2.1 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in ME15, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Hunton, we also cover Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
Why choose live paella in Hunton?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Hunton hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Hunton and across Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Perfect for your wedding in Hunton
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hunton:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning photos in Quarry Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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