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Wedding paella catering in Ashurst, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ashurst and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Book wedding paella catering in Ashurst
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Ashurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ashurst? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ashurst
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include wedding receptions after a small ceremony and evening food for extra guests, serving a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Ashurst often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
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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 are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Getting married in Ashurst?
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Ashurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ashurst. Ashurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ashurst to Brighton (24 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Ashurst suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Ashurst has its own station, Ashurst Kent station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN3, we plan around your venue. From Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ashurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Ashurst hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ashurst?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Historic houses near Ashurst include Groombridge Place (1.6 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
What’s in the pans
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Questions from Ashurst
Do you come out to small places like Ashurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Martin of Tours: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you cater in Ashurst?
We do. Ashurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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