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Wedding Paella Catering in Underriver
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Underriver and across Kent.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Underriver events
Why choose wedding paella catering in Underriver?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Farm and barn venues
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For guests travelling by train, Hildenborough station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our wedding paella catering in Underriver
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and big weddings with every diet, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Underriver, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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Underriver: your questions answered
How far is Underriver from London?
About 22 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Underriver weddings: local tips
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Underriver, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Underriver. Underriver is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Underriver to London (22 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Barden Lake is close by. If you are hoping for photos in Knole Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. In Underriver, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Underriver?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Underriver and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
- 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