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Wedding Paella Catering in Kevington
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Kevington.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering near Kevington
Wedding paella catering in Kevington, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. For evening wedding food and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas for your guests.
In Kevington, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Kevington (BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Kevington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Kevington
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Events we cater in Kevington
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
Towns and villages near Kevington
More for events in Kevington
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Getting married in Kevington?
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. For wedding paella catering in Kevington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, St Mary Cray station is about 1.4 miles away. The Warren nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kevington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Greater London takes in BR5. Your wedding could be at a home on Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane. Close by, we cover weddings in Derry Downs (1 mile west), Crockenhill (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile west), Orpington (1 mile west) and Poverest (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south-west) and The Priory School (1.2 miles south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What affects the price in Kevington
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Kevington at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BR5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Kevington: your questions answered
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.
What about parking in Kevington?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
- 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