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Wedding Paella Catering in Pootings
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Pootings. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Pootings
Pootings weddings: local tips
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN8 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Pootings to London (about 20 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Edenbridge station is about 1.4 miles away. For outdoor photos, Betsom's Hill is close by, and the countryside around Pootings suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Pootings, we cover Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Wedding paella catering in Pootings, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and marquee and garden weddings, with table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Pootings have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Questions from Pootings
What’s the nearest station to Pootings for guests?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Pootings 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 if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Pootings? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Places near Pootings
What else we do in Pootings
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. In Pootings, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Pootings?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Pootings:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as Congregational Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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