Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Roughway
Something 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 for events in Roughway.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering near Roughway
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Wedding paella catering in Roughway, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. For food for evening guests and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella.
Rural weddings around Roughway have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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About the dishes
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Roughway: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Roughway?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Roughway?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Roughway?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Roughway is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Weddings in Roughway: venues, ceremonies and travel
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Weddings in Roughway are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Roughway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Roughway to London (25 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles north.
Wherever your wedding is in TN11, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.6 miles west)
Perfect for your wedding in Roughway
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
Historic houses near Roughway include Old Soar Manor (0.7 miles north) and Ightham Mote (2.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose live paella in Roughway?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Roughway
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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