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Wedding paella catering in Brattle, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Brattle and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Brattle
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
There is something special about a country wedding near Brattle, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Questions from Brattle
Which station should guests use for Brattle?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Brattle close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Occasions we cook for in Brattle
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, sunset in Brattle is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Brattle
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Brattle?
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Brattle, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Brattle is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brattle to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (4.1 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road. For weddings just outside Brattle, we cover Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include Stonebridge Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
- 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