Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Cold Harbour, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Cold Harbour.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
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Wedding paella catering in Cold Harbour, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella, and we are often booked for rustic barn weddings and marquee and garden weddings.
Near Cold Harbour, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Cold Harbour?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
In Cold Harbour and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Cold Harbour, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Cold Harbour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Lawrence frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.3 miles south. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Cold Harbour for wedding paella catering include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Cold Harbour
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Cold Harbour
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Cold Harbour is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Cold Harbour
How far is Cold Harbour from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Cold Harbour for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you cater in Cold Harbour?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cold Harbour is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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