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Wedding paella catering in Parker's Green, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Parker's Green.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Parker's Green events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Parker's Green
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we are frequently booked for civil partnerships and vow renewals and informal wedding breakfasts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Parker's Green, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Parker's Green is about 9:20pm, 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Count day and evening guests separately
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About the dishes
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Where we can cook in Parker's Green
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Questions from Parker's Green
Which station should guests use for Parker's Green?
Tonbridge station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Parker's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Parker's Green and across Kent
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Parker's Green
Parker's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Parker's Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Parker's Green to London (26 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Parker's Green, such as St Andrew, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Parker's Green include Old Soar Manor (3.4 miles north) and Ightham Mote (3.6 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cook at weddings all over the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. From Hadlow Road East, Three Elm Lane and Cuckoo Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Parker's Green for wedding paella catering include Pittswood (1 mile north), Hadlow (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile east), Barnes Street (2 miles east) and Goose Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north), Northfleet (15 miles north) and Swanley (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Parker's Green includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Parker's Green include Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east) and Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Squirrels pub (0.8 miles north)
Who books wedding paella catering in Parker's Green?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Parker's Green book us for events such as:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Barden Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Parker's Green suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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