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Wedding paella catering in Pested, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Pested and the surrounding area.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering in Pested
Wedding paella catering in Pested, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Popular choices include evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Near Pested, 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. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Pested at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Common questions in Pested
Which station should guests use for Pested?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Pested close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Why choose wedding paella catering in Pested?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Wye station, about 3.6 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Getting married in Pested?
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Pested or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Pested is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Pested include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pested, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN25 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
- 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