Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Marden events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Marden. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Marden events
Wedding paella catering in Marden, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for marquee and garden weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
In Marden, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
There is 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:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Common questions in Marden
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Marden from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you cover Marden?
Yes, we do. Marden is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in Marden, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Marden, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Marden weddings: local tips
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Marden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Michael and All Angels Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN12, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Marden hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including Marden
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Marden
Other catering in Marden
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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