Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Chalk
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Chalk.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering for Chalk events
Wedding paella catering in Chalk, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for evening food for extra guests and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There is something special about a country wedding near Chalk, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. In Chalk, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Chalk
More for events in Chalk
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chalk
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. For a wedding in Chalk, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chalk. Chalk is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chalk to London (about 22 miles away).
Planning photos in Shorne Woods Country Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. If you are marrying at a church near Chalk, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
This part of Kent takes in DA12. Whether your wedding is on Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Chalk, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Chalk includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Westcourt Primary School (0.8 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (1.1 miles west)
Why choose wedding paella catering in Chalk?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Chalk:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, Gravesend station is about 2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Chalk
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Chalk
Do you come out to small places like Chalk?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Chalk?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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