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Wedding paella catering in Queen Street, Kent
Something 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 in Queen Street.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Queen Street
Wedding paella catering in Queen Street, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. We’re frequently asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home, with evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Queen Street often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Queen Street hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Queen Street and the whole of Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Queen Street
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Planning photos in Foal Hurst Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What affects the price in Queen Street
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Queen Street, and we will put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Book early for summer Saturdays
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
Places near Queen Street
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Queen Street
Do you come out to small places like Queen Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Queen Street for guests?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1 mile away.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Queen Street at midsummer come around 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Queen Street weddings: local tips
Queen Street is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Queen Street and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve is close by. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1 mile west.
We cover weddings in every part of TN12. Other places close to Queen Street for wedding paella catering include Mile Oak (1 mile south), Pearson's Green (2 miles south), Claygate (2 miles south-east), Castle Hill (2 miles south) and Palmer's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find John Brunt V.C. Pub (0.9 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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