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Wedding Paella Catering for Poundsbridge events
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 Poundsbridge.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering in Poundsbridge
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Poundsbridge at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Poundsbridge
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and marquee and garden weddings, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near Poundsbridge, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Poundsbridge
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Poundsbridge, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Souls Chapel frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Poundsbridge include Penshurst Place (1.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.6 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Anywhere in TN11, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Poundsbridge, we also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Poundsbridge include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Poundsbridge
What’s the nearest station to Poundsbridge for guests?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Poundsbridge close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Poundsbridge?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Poundsbridge, people book us for events such as:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening food for extra guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: Ashurst Kent station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Pick a serving style
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
For event organisers in Poundsbridge
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Poundsbridge
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Also near Poundsbridge
Also in Poundsbridge
- 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