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Wedding Paella Catering for Rushenden events
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Rushenden.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Rushenden events
Wedding paella catering in Rushenden, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater food for evening guests and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There is something special about a country wedding near Rushenden, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. 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.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. In Rushenden, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Perfect for your wedding in Rushenden
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Queenborough station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Rushenden
Organising a club, school or community event in Rushenden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pick a serving style
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
Rushenden: your questions answered
Is Rushenden close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Rushenden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
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.
About the dishes
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Getting married in Rushenden?
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. From the centre of Rushenden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Rushenden to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in ME11, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Rushenden, we also cover Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Schools near Rushenden include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
Places near Rushenden
What else we do in Rushenden
- 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