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Wedding Paella Catering for Royal Tunbridge Wells events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Royal Tunbridge Wells and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
About our wedding paella catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s barn and farm weddings and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas for your guests.
A wedding in Royal Tunbridge Wells might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That is ideal for live paella: it can be cooking during the photos. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Royal Tunbridge Wells at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Royal Tunbridge Wells? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Nearby places to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Also in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Which station should guests use for Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Planning a paella wedding in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. For a wedding in Royal Tunbridge Wells, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Barnabas often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN2, TN4 and TN1 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Royal Tunbridge Wells sits on or near the A26 and A263, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Other places close to Royal Tunbridge Wells for wedding paella catering include Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Royal Tunbridge Wells has lots of places to hold a wedding.
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (less than half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Royal Tunbridge Wells include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Royal Tunbridge Wells include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Crystal Palace pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Occasions we cook for in Royal Tunbridge Wells
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (3.6 miles west) and Penshurst Place (4.5 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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