Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Little Chart events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Little Chart and across Kent.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Little Chart
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
How our wedding paella catering works in Little Chart
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. Popular choices include evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for sharing-style wedding meals and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Little Chart frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Little Chart, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Perfect for your wedding in Little Chart
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
If you’re marrying at a church near Little Chart, such as St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. 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.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Kent, including Little Chart
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Getting married in Little Chart?
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Little Chart to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Little Chart is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Little Chart include Godinton House (2.6 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Little Chart for wedding paella catering include Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Inn And Former Stables (within half a mile north-west)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Little Chart
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cover Little Chart?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Little Chart and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Little Chart
Other catering in Little Chart
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
- 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