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Wedding paella catering in Southernden, 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 Southernden.
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Southernden?
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Wedding paella catering in Southernden, cooked live
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. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and blessings and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
Rural weddings around Southernden have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN27, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Southernden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Southernden to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Southernden include Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN27, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Southernden, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Southernden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Southernden
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Pick a serving style
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Southernden
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Southernden?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
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For event organisers in Southernden
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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