Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Markbeech events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Markbeech: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Markbeech
Questions from Markbeech
Is Markbeech too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Markbeech for guests?
Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Markbeech
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Popular choices include canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and typical bookings are for destination-style celebrations at home and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Markbeech, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Markbeech
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Markbeech, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Markbeech is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south. If you are marrying at a church near Markbeech, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Markbeech, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Markbeech for wedding paella catering include Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Horse pub (under half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Markbeech?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Markbeech
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Markbeech
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Historic houses near Markbeech include Hever Castle (1.3 miles north) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Markbeech is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Markbeech? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Towns and villages near Markbeech
Also in Markbeech
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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