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Wedding Paella Catering for Boughton Malherbe events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Boughton Malherbe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Boughton Malherbe
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Boughton Malherbe
- Catering across Kent, including Boughton Malherbe
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Wedding paella catering in Boughton Malherbe, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Typical bookings include spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and farm and barn venues, with evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Boughton Malherbe have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Who books wedding paella catering in Boughton Malherbe?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
In Boughton Malherbe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
If you are hoping for photos in Kiln Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Questions from Boughton Malherbe
Could we have live paella in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Boughton Malherbe?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cover Boughton Malherbe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Boughton Malherbe is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
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. Our guide to portions explains more.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Boughton Malherbe. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Boughton Malherbe to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Boughton Malherbe include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Boughton Malherbe for wedding paella catering include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Schools near Boughton Malherbe include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Boughton Malherbe, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boughton Malherbe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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