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Wedding paella catering in Coombe, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Coombe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering near Coombe
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
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 you book.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Coombe, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How our wedding paella catering works in Coombe
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include weddings with mixed diets and food for evening guests, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
Near Coombe, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Coombe
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Why choose live paella in Coombe?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Coombe
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Coombe and across Kent
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Coombe
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Coombe or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Coombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Monk's Wall nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Coombe suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT3 and CT13, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Coombe, we cover Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Coombe
Is Coombe too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who books wedding paella catering in Coombe?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Coombe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Coombe at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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