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Wedding paella catering in Rolvenden Layne, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Rolvenden Layne.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Rolvenden Layne
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Wedding paella catering in Rolvenden Layne, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For blessings and vow renewals and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
Rural weddings around Rolvenden Layne have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Rolvenden Layne
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Occasions we cook for in Rolvenden Layne
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Rolvenden Layne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
For outdoor photos, Flatropers Wood is close by, and the countryside around Rolvenden Layne suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Rolvenden Layne
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Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
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 the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Rolvenden Layne is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Planning a paella wedding in Rolvenden Layne
Rolvenden Layne is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Rolvenden Layne and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Rolvenden Layne to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Rolvenden Layne include Smallhythe Place (2.5 miles east) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden Layne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN17, we plan around your venue. From Maytham Road, Frensham Road and Winser Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Rolvenden Layne for wedding paella catering include Rolvenden (1 mile north-west), Strood (1 mile north), West Cross (1 mile north-west), Newenden (2 miles south-west) and Small Hythe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north), Kennington (14 miles north-east) and New Romney (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (0.9 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Rolvenden Layne includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
What affects the price in Rolvenden Layne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning wedding paella catering in Rolvenden Layne? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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