Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Plaxtol events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Plaxtol.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Plaxtol
How our wedding paella catering works in Plaxtol
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and farm and barn venues, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Plaxtol often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Plaxtol
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
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.
Plaxtol questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Plaxtol from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Plaxtol?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you come to Plaxtol?
We do. Plaxtol is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we cook for in Plaxtol
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For outdoor photos, Barden Lake is close by, and the countryside around Plaxtol suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Planning a paella wedding in Plaxtol
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we can cook for your guests. Plaxtol is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Plaxtol to London (24 miles away).
Planning photos in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (0.7 miles north-east) and Ightham Mote (1.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Plaxtol, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across TN15. From The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Plaxtol includes Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.7 miles south)
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Plaxtol at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Plaxtol? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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