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Wedding Paella Catering in Goudhurst
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Goudhurst and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Goudhurst
About our wedding paella catering in Goudhurst
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, with canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Goudhurst have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What affects the price in Goudhurst
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Goudhurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Where we can cook in Goudhurst
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Goudhurst
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Places near Goudhurst
Also in Goudhurst
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Questions from Goudhurst
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Goudhurst?
Marden station, about 4.5 miles north of the centre.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Goudhurst?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Goudhurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Weddings in Goudhurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Goudhurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Goudhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Bewl Water nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Goudhurst suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Goudhurst, such as St Mary's 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Goudhurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From High Street, Church Road and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Goudhurst for wedding paella catering include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Eagle Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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