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Wedding Paella Catering in Teasley Mead
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 Teasley Mead.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering in Teasley Mead
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Wedding paella catering in Teasley Mead, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. We’re often asked to cater evening food for extra guests and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Teasley Mead, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
FAQs for Teasley Mead
Is Teasley Mead too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Teasley Mead?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Events we cater in Teasley Mead
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
If you’re marrying at a church near Teasley Mead, such as All Saints, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Teasley Mead
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Teasley Mead hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Getting married in Teasley Mead?
Teasley Mead is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Teasley Mead, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Teasley Mead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Teasley Mead to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve is close by. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 0.6 miles south-east. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Teasley Mead, Willetts Lane and Carriers Place. If your venue is just outside Teasley Mead, we also cover Ashurst (1 mile south-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile east), Fordcombe (1 mile east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5 miles east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sussex Oak Inn (0.9 miles west)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Teasley Mead is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Teasley Mead? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Teasley Mead
Other catering in Teasley Mead
- 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