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Wedding paella catering in Upper Harbledown, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Upper Harbledown and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Upper Harbledown
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Wedding paella catering in Upper Harbledown, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s weddings with a Spanish theme and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Upper Harbledown, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Upper Harbledown: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Upper Harbledown from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Events we cater in Upper Harbledown
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
In Upper Harbledown and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St. Gabriel frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Upper Harbledown at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upper Harbledown
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Upper Harbledown to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Upper Harbledown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
For guests travelling by train, Canterbury West station is about 1.8 miles away. If you are hoping for photos in No Man's Orchard, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). The countryside around Upper Harbledown includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Nearby places to Upper Harbledown
Other catering in Upper Harbledown
- 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