Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Maplescombe 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 Maplescombe and across Kent.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering in Maplescombe
Wedding paella catering in Maplescombe, cooked live
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. On the menu are table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and barn and farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Maplescombe frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a summer wedding in Maplescombe, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Maplescombe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Maplescombe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maplescombe, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in DA4 is planned around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover weddings in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
Who books wedding paella catering in Maplescombe?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Maplescombe:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Towns and villages near Maplescombe
More for events in Maplescombe
Maplescombe: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Maplescombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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