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Wedding paella catering in Rusthall, 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 for events in Rusthall.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering in Rusthall
Rusthall weddings: local tips
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Rusthall. Rusthall is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Tunbridge Wells station is about 1.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (2.2 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.3 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rusthall, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across TN4 and TN3. Streets in the area include Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
Wedding paella catering in Rusthall, made fresh on the day
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Typical bookings include wedding receptions after a small ceremony and rustic barn weddings, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
For a smaller place like Rusthall, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
About the dishes
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Occasions we cook for in Rusthall
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
If you are marrying at a church near Rusthall, such as St Paul's Church Centre, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
DIY paella versus live catering
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 you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What wedding paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, normally timed after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Rusthall, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Rusthall: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Rusthall from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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