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Wedding paella catering in Kennington, Kent
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Kennington.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Kennington events
About our wedding paella catering in Kennington
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. On the menu are canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we’re frequently booked for receptions after an intimate ceremony and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
Weddings in a place like Kennington frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Questions from Kennington
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How far is Kennington from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Where we can cook in Kennington
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Kennington?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Kennington, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
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.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Kennington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Kennington, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning a paella wedding in Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Kennington will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Kennington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kennington to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Historic houses near Kennington include Godinton House (2.3 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kennington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN24 and TN25. From Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. You will find Kennington on the A28, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Kennington, we also cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (within half a mile north)
- 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