Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Lynsore Bottom
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Lynsore Bottom and across Kent.
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
Book wedding paella catering in Lynsore Bottom
How our wedding paella catering works in Lynsore Bottom
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and marquee and garden weddings, serving evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Lynsore Bottom frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Lynsore Bottom
Other catering in Lynsore Bottom
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Lynsore Bottom and the whole of Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Lynsore Bottom
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lynsore Bottom and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
For guests travelling by train, Bekesbourne station is about 4.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- 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 Lynsore Bottom
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Getting married in Lynsore Bottom?
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Lynsore Bottom, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Lynsore Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
If you are hoping for photos in Jumping Downs, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you’re marrying at a church near Lynsore Bottom, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lynsore Bottom, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in CT4, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Other places close to Lynsore Bottom for wedding paella catering include Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Lynsore Bottom, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
FAQs for Lynsore Bottom
Can you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Lynsore Bottom?
Bekesbourne station, about 4.2 miles north-east of the centre.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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