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Wedding Paella Catering in Pluckley Thorne
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Pluckley Thorne.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
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Wedding paella catering in Pluckley Thorne, cooked live
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Popular choices include canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and vow renewals and civil ceremonies.
A wedding in a small place like Pluckley Thorne often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, 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.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Pluckley Thorne
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Pluckley Thorne for guests?
Pluckley station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How the day 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. In Pluckley Thorne, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Pluckley Thorne weddings: local tips
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the TN27 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Pluckley Thorne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Pluckley Thorne to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1 mile south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Pluckley Thorne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN27 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Smarden Road and Lambden Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Pluckley Thorne, we cover Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Pluckley Thorne
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Pluckley Thorne
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Planning wedding paella catering in Pluckley Thorne? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Pluckley Thorne?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Historic houses near Pluckley Thorne include Godinton House (3.9 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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