Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Teston events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Teston. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in Teston?
How our wedding paella catering works in Teston
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include rustic barn weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs, with table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Teston, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, 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.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Teston is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Teston
Do you come out to small places like Teston?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Teston from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Teston?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Teston
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Teston
Also in Teston
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Teston
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Weddings in Teston are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Teston, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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 it’s ready as guests arrive. If you’re hoping for photos in Quarry Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
This part of Kent takes in ME18, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wateringbury pub (0.7 miles west)
- 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