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Wedding paella catering in Nettlestead, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Nettlestead and across Kent.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
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How our wedding paella catering works in Nettlestead
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For farm and barn venues and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Nettlestead, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Nettlestead
How far is Nettlestead from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Nettlestead and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Weddings in Nettlestead: venues, ceremonies and travel
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Nettlestead, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Nettlestead to London (about 28 miles away).
Historic houses near Nettlestead include Old Soar Manor (4.3 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in ME18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (within half a mile east)
Where we can cook in Nettlestead
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
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What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Nettlestead, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Share your running order, including speeches
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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