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Wedding Paella Catering in Speldhurst
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Speldhurst and across Kent.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Speldhurst
About our wedding paella catering in Speldhurst
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We’re often asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Speldhurst, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Put us in touch with your venue
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Events we cater in Speldhurst
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Historic houses near Speldhurst include Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.7 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
FAQs for Speldhurst
How far is Speldhurst from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Speldhurst 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 cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Speldhurst?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Speldhurst at midsummer come around 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 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Getting married in Speldhurst?
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Speldhurst to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Speldhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Speldhurst suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Speldhurst, we cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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