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Wedding paella catering in Underling Green, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Underling Green and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering in Underling Green
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Underling Green
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We’re frequently asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and weddings in a marquee or garden, with Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Underling Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Underling Green
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Questions from Underling Green
Is Underling Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Underling Green?
Marden station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Underling Green at midsummer come around 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Getting married in Underling Green?
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Underling Green and the surrounding area. Underling Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Underling Green include Stoneacre (5 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. Close by, we cover weddings in Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
Nearby places to Underling Green
Other catering in Underling Green
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Underling Green?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Underling Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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