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Wedding paella catering in Broad Oak, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Broad Oak and across Kent.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering in Broad Oak
Planning a paella wedding in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Broad Oak and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning photos in Chequer's Wood and Old Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Nicholas' Church 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 coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT2, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or the roads around them. Other places close to Broad Oak for wedding paella catering include Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile north)
About our wedding paella catering in Broad Oak
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Popular choices include evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with mixed diets and vow renewals and civil ceremonies.
Near Broad Oak, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broad Oak? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In Broad Oak, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose live paella in Broad Oak?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Broad Oak
- We cover Broad Oak and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or CT2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
Other catering in Broad Oak
Broad Oak: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Broad Oak from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Broad Oak?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Where we can cook in Broad Oak
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Events we cater in Broad Oak
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Broad Oak suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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