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Wedding paella catering in Staplehurst, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Staplehurst: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Staplehurst
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Staplehurst is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Staplehurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Staplehurst
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and blessings and vow renewals.
For a smaller place like Staplehurst, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Staplehurst
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. There is 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.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Kent, including Staplehurst
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Staplehurst
Also in Staplehurst
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Staplehurst
What’s the nearest station to Staplehurst for guests?
Staplehurst station, in Staplehurst itself.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cover Staplehurst?
Yes, we do. Staplehurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Staplehurst
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Staplehurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Staplehurst. Staplehurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Staplehurst to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on Station Road, High Street and North Down. Other places close to Staplehurst for wedding paella catering include Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (under half a mile north)
- 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