Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Keycol events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Keycol. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
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Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
About our wedding paella catering in Keycol
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it’s sharing-style wedding meals and barn and farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Keycol 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 serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Common questions in Keycol
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Keycol for guests?
The closest is Newington station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Keycol, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Keycol
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning a paella wedding in Keycol
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Keycol and nearby villages. Keycol is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles west. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in ME9, we can cook for your guests. Whether your wedding is on Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Schools near Keycol include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (1 mile west)
Towns and villages near Keycol
What else we do in Keycol
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
Planning wedding paella catering in Keycol? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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