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Wedding paella catering in Broad Ford, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Broad Ford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Broad Ford events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Broad Ford
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For big weddings with every diet and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Broad Ford, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Connect us with your coordinator
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Broad Ford questions
Could we have live paella in The Gill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Broad Ford?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Broad Ford?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cover Broad Ford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Broad Ford and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Planning a paella wedding in Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Broad Ford will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Broad Ford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Historic houses near Broad Ford include Scotney Castle (3.1 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 Church of St Margaret frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN12 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Broad Ford, we also cover Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Broad Ford hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your wedding in Broad Ford
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Broad Ford book us for occasions like:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Parties after a register office wedding
Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Broad Ford suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
Nearby places to Broad Ford
Other catering in Broad Ford
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Broad Ford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- 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 booking.
On the menu in Broad Ford
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Broad Ford is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- 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 live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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