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Wedding Paella Catering for Ulcombe events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ulcombe.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering near Ulcombe
About our wedding paella catering in Ulcombe
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for destination-style celebrations at home and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Rural weddings around Ulcombe have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we can cook for your guests. Ulcombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stoneacre (3.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ulcombe, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the ME17 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Street and Chapmans Place. If your venue is just outside Ulcombe, we also cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Harrow Public House (within half a mile south)
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. In Ulcombe, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Ulcombe questions
What’s the nearest station to Ulcombe for guests?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How far is Ulcombe from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Ulcombe?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you come to Ulcombe?
We do. We cook at events in Ulcombe and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Enquire early for peak dates
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, usually timed after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Also in Ulcombe
Events we cater in Ulcombe
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ulcombe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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