Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Pembury events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Pembury. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Food for evening guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Pembury
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Pembury, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How our wedding paella catering works in Pembury
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
A farm or garden wedding near Pembury suits live paella. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- We cover Pembury and the whole of Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning a paella wedding in Pembury
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Pembury, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Pembury. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Planning photos in Brenchley Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Upper Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN2 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Pembury, we also cover Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Pembury include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include King William IV pub (within half a mile south)
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Occasions we cook for in Pembury
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Put us in touch with your venue
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
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Questions from Pembury
Can you cook in Brenchley Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Pembury from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
- 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