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Wedding paella catering in Cranbrook, 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 Cranbrook.
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Wedding paella catering for Cranbrook events
Wedding paella catering in Cranbrook, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We cook canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and evening food for extra guests.
Weddings in a place like Cranbrook frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Cranbrook questions
Is Cranbrook close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at Congregational Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
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 it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you cover Cranbrook?
Yes, we do. Cranbrook is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Cranbrook, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Cranbrook will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Cranbrook is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Cranbrook to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Cranbrook, such as Congregational Church, 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. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Cranbrook, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN17 and TN18, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Cranbrook, we also cover Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
- Schools near Cranbrook include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
About the dishes
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Cranbrook, and we will put together a menu and price.
Live paella or other catering?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Cranbrook
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Cranbrook
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Cranbrook
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
- 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