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Wedding paella catering in Lower Haysden, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Lower Haysden: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Lower Haysden
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Lower Haysden
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella, and typical bookings are for weddings with mixed diets and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Near Lower Haysden, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Getting married in Lower Haysden?
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Lower Haysden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.8 miles west) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. If you are hoping for photos in Haysden Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Wedding paella catering in TN11 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Lower Haysden for wedding paella catering include Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lower Haysden include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Judd School (0.8 miles east) and West Kent College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north)
Places near Lower Haysden
Also in Lower Haysden
Why choose wedding paella catering in Lower Haysden?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lower Haysden, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, Tonbridge station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lower Haysden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. In Lower Haysden, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Lower Haysden
Is Lower Haysden 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.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Haysden for guests?
Tonbridge station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cover Lower Haysden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lower Haysden. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
- 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