Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Wanshurst Green events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Wanshurst Green and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering in Wanshurst Green
Wedding paella catering in Wanshurst Green, cooked live
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Wanshurst Green, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Questions from Wanshurst Green
Do you come out to small places like Wanshurst Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater in Wanshurst Green?
We do. Wanshurst Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Wanshurst Green
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wedding is in the TN12 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Wanshurst Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Wanshurst Green, such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wanshurst Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across the TN12 postcode area. Close by, we cover weddings in St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Places near Wanshurst Green
Other catering in Wanshurst Green
Occasions we cook for in Wanshurst Green
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Wanshurst Green, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Wanshurst Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- 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 can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What affects the price in Wanshurst Green
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- 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