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Wedding Paella Catering for Buttsole events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Buttsole.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering in Buttsole
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Buttsole? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding paella catering in Buttsole, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For marquee and garden weddings and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Rural weddings around Buttsole have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Buttsole at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Buttsole, and we will put together a menu and price.
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DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Buttsole
Is Buttsole close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Buttsole for guests?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Buttsole
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Put the station on your invitation: Sandwich station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
Buttsole weddings: local tips
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Buttsole. Buttsole is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by, and the countryside around Buttsole suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Ham Fen? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT13 and CT14, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Buttsole, we also cover Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Nearby places to Buttsole
Also in Buttsole
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Buttsole
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Buttsole and the whole of Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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