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Wedding Paella Catering for Chevening events
Planning wedding paella catering in Chevening? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Chevening
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chevening
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Chevening is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Dryhill Nature Reserve is close by. For guests travelling by train, Dunton Green station is about 1.7 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN14, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Chevening include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Trinity School (1.7 miles south-east)
Wedding paella catering in Chevening, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. We’re frequently asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and big weddings with every diet, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Chevening have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Chevening, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Who books wedding paella catering in Chevening?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
If you’re marrying at a church near Chevening, such as Church of St Botolph, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chevening
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Chevening: your questions answered
Is Chevening close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Chevening
More for events in Chevening
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Pick a serving style
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Share your running order, including speeches
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
- 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