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Wedding Paella Catering in Goathurst Common
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Goathurst Common and across Kent.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Goathurst Common
Wedding paella catering in Goathurst Common, 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. For weddings in a marquee or garden and sharing-style wedding meals, we will put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Goathurst Common frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
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The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
What affects the price in Goathurst Common
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Goathurst Common
- Catering across Kent, including Goathurst Common
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Getting married in Goathurst Common?
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN14 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. If you’re hoping for photos in Stubbs Wood Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in TN14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Goathurst Common, we cover Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Goathurst Common
Which station should guests use for Goathurst Common?
The closest is Sevenoaks station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Stubbs Wood Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, sunset in Goathurst Common is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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- 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