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Wedding paella catering in Kenardington, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Kenardington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Kenardington
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Wedding paella catering in Kenardington, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
Rural weddings around Kenardington have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Kenardington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Perfect for your wedding in Kenardington
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Kenardington book us for occasions like:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Big weddings with every diet
For guests travelling by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Also in Kenardington
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Kenardington, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Kenardington questions
Which station should guests use for Kenardington?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Kenardington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Getting married in Kenardington?
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For a wedding in Kenardington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Kenardington. Kenardington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, Orlestone Forest is close by.
Wherever your wedding is in TN26, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include World's Wonder pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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