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Wedding paella catering in Denton, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Denton.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
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About our wedding paella catering in Denton
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re regularly asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and barn and farm weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Denton, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Denton is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Denton
Denton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Denton. Denton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Denton include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. 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.
For wedding paella catering in CT4, we plan around your venue. Whether your wedding is on The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Denton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Denton
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from Denton
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Denton?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Nearby places to Denton
Also in Denton
- 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