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Wedding Paella Catering for Tonbridge events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Tonbridge.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Blessings and vow renewals
Book wedding paella catering in Tonbridge
Why choose live paella in Tonbridge?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Wedding paella catering in Tonbridge, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We are frequently asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and informal wedding breakfasts, serving canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
Couples in Tonbridge frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella suits that kind of day. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Tonbridge
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Tonbridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Tonbridge for guests?
Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
For event organisers in Tonbridge
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day 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. Golden-hour photos in Tonbridge 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get 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.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or TN9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Tonbridge weddings: local tips
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Tonbridge will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (4.1 miles north) and Penshurst Place (4.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Barden Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
For wedding paella catering in TN9, TN10 and TN11, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Old London Road and London Road. You’ll find Tonbridge on the A26 and A227, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (under half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hillview School for Girls (0.7 miles south) and Royal Rise Primary School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ivy House Public House (under half a mile 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