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Wedding paella catering in Perrywood, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Perrywood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in Perrywood
About our wedding paella catering in Perrywood
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Whether it’s wedding receptions after a small ceremony and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near Perrywood, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Perrywood hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Perrywood
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Perrywood
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Planning a paella wedding in Perrywood
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Perrywood, and we will plan access and set-up. Perrywood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Historic houses near Perrywood include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Perrywood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in ME13, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Perrywood, we also cover Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Perrywood, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm 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.
- 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your wedding in Perrywood
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Perrywood
Is Perrywood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Perrywood for guests?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
- 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