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Wedding Paella Catering for East Studdal events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in East Studdal: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering in East Studdal
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in East Studdal
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For evening food for extra guests and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around East Studdal have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
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Other catering in East Studdal
Getting married in East Studdal?
East Studdal is about 3 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Weddings in East Studdal are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Studdal to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Historic houses near East Studdal include Walmer Castle (3.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stoneheap Road, Downs Close and Strakers Hill, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Studdal (1 mile south-west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), Sutton (1 mile east), West Langdon (1 mile south) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (3.7 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.8 miles south).
East Studdal: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like East Studdal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to East Studdal for guests?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you cover East Studdal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Studdal is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in East Studdal at midsummer come around 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in East Studdal
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Kent, including East Studdal
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Perfect for your wedding in East Studdal
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In East Studdal, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near East Studdal, such as East Studdal Church Hall, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- 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