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Wedding paella catering in Ryarsh, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Ryarsh and across Kent.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
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Common questions in Ryarsh
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Martin: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Ryarsh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Ryarsh is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How our wedding paella catering works in Ryarsh
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We are often asked to cater barn and farm weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, serving table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Ryarsh frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Where we can cook in Ryarsh
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Paella compared with other options
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Ryarsh and across Kent
See How we price And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What affects the price in Ryarsh
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Ryarsh, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Ryarsh is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Occasions we cook for in Ryarsh
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ryarsh, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Historic houses near Ryarsh include Starkey Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Old Soar Manor (4.7 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Getting married in Ryarsh?
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Ryarsh, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Ryarsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ryarsh to London (25 miles away).
Burham Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ryarsh suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Ryarsh, such as Church of St Martin, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
This part of Kent takes in ME19, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (under half a mile north)
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Other catering in Ryarsh
- 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