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Wedding paella catering in Pipsden, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Pipsden. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
Live wedding paella catering in Pipsden
Wedding paella catering in Pipsden, cooked live
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. Whether it is rustic barn weddings and parties after a register office wedding, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Pipsden have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Why choose wedding paella catering in Pipsden?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pipsden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Put the station on your invitation: Etchingham station is about 4.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
Places near Pipsden
Other catering in Pipsden
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Enquire early for peak dates
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Common questions in Pipsden
Can you cook in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Pipsden?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pipsden.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Events in Pipsden and across Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Pipsden weddings: local tips
Pipsden is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For a wedding in Pipsden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Collingwood Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (4.3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pipsden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN18, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Rye Road and Water Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Pipsden, we also cover Four Throws (1 mile south-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile west), The Moor (1 mile south-west) and Beal's Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east) and Southborough (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile east)
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Pipsden is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- 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.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Pipsden, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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