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Wedding paella catering in Otford, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Otford.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Book wedding paella catering in Otford
Wedding paella catering in Otford, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We’re often asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
For a smaller place like Otford, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, 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.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Otford is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Otford
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Otford, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Otford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (3.2 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.3 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, Otford has its own station, Otford station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Otford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (within half a mile south-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Otford include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Woodman pub (within half a mile north)
Otford questions
Could we have live paella in Fackenden Down?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Otford for guests?
Otford has its own station: Otford station.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Towns and villages near Otford
More for events in Otford
Occasions we cook for in Otford
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
For outdoor photos, Dryhill Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Otford suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Otford
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- 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