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Wedding paella catering in Marley, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Marley.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Marley
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How our wedding paella catering works in Marley
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We’re frequently asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, with table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Marley have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Marley and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Who books wedding paella catering in Marley?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
If you’re marrying at a church near Marley, such as Church of St Giles, 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.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Marley
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Marley and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent.
Historic houses near Marley include Goodnestone Park (4.7 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Planning photos in Jumping Downs? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Marley Lane and Covet Lane. Other places close to Marley for wedding paella catering include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Marley
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Marley from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll talk you through it.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Marley
What else we do in Marley
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Marley at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We check availability for 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, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Send us the running order and speech times
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
- 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