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Wedding paella catering in Marley, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Marley and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Marley
Wedding paella catering in Marley, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Whether it’s destination-style celebrations at home and weddings in a marquee or garden, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Marley 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Marley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
More for events in Marley
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Marley hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Who books wedding paella catering in Marley?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Marley:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
What affects the price in Marley
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, sunset in Marley is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Marley
How far is Marley from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Getting married in Marley?
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Weddings in Marley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Kiln Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Marley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in ME17 is planned around your venue. From Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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