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Wedding Paella Catering in Benover
Looking for wedding paella catering in Benover? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Benover
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Benover
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. We’re often asked to cater big weddings with every diet and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Benover, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us when speeches will be
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Events we cater in Benover
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Benover, people book us for events such as:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food for evening guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
The process
Here’s how the day usually 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. At midsummer, sunset in Benover is about 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 start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Getting married in Benover?
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we can bring the pans to you. Benover is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Yalding station is about 1.3 miles away.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area. We also cook at weddings in Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Questions from Benover
How far is Benover from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Benover too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Why choose live paella in Benover?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Benover
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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What else we do in Benover
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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