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Wedding paella catering in Penshurst, 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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Penshurst.
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in Penshurst
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Penshurst
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We are often asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and farm and barn venues, serving a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Near Penshurst, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Who books wedding paella catering in Penshurst?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever you are celebrating in Penshurst, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening wedding food
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Baptist frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
Questions from Penshurst
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
For event organisers in Penshurst
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Penshurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. For a summer wedding in Penshurst, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Penshurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Penshurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Planning photos in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Penshurst include Penshurst Place (under half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wherever your wedding is in TN11, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field. If your venue is just outside Penshurst, we also cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Penshurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Leicester Arms Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose live paella in Penshurst?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Penshurst and the whole of Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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