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Wedding Paella Catering for Swanton events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Swanton.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning an event in Swanton?
How our wedding paella catering works in Swanton
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s sharing-style wedding meals and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Swanton have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Planning a paella wedding in Swanton
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Swanton and nearby villages. Swanton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Wateringbury station is about 3 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Dunstan frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wedding paella catering in ME18 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Swanton for wedding paella catering include West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Connect us with your coordinator
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
FAQs for Swanton
Do you come out to small places like Swanton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Swanton from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Perfect for your wedding in Swanton
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Swanton, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
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Other catering in Swanton
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Swanton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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