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Wedding Paella Catering in Kempe's Corner
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Kempe's Corner: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Kempe's Corner
Kempe's Corner questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints’ Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Kempe's Corner?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you come to Kempe's Corner?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Kempe's Corner and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Wedding paella catering in Kempe's Corner, made fresh on the day
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and farm and barn venues, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Kempe's Corner, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Perfect for your wedding in Kempe's Corner
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Kempe's Corner book us for events such as:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Getting married in Kempe's Corner?
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Kempe's Corner will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you’re marrying at a church near Kempe's Corner, such as All Saints’ Church, 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. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN25 postcode area. From Harville Road and Canterbury Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Kempe's Corner, we cover Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Kempe's Corner includes Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
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.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Kempe's Corner, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Kempe's Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Nearby places to Kempe's Corner
Other catering in Kempe's Corner
- 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