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Wedding Paella Catering for Greatstone-on-Sea events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Greatstone-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering for Greatstone-on-Sea events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Greatstone-on-Sea
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and farm and barn venues, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Greatstone-on-Sea often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
The process
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. Golden-hour photos in Greatstone-on-Sea at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Greatstone-on-Sea
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Greatstone-on-Sea. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Greatstone-on-Sea to Canterbury (22 miles away).
If you are hoping for photos in Romney Warren Country Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you are marrying at a church near Greatstone-on-Sea, such as St Peter's, 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.
We cater weddings across TN28. From Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Greatstone-on-Sea includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Fisherman pub (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Greatstone-on-Sea
How far is Greatstone-on-Sea from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Greatstone-on-Sea?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Greatstone-on-Sea
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Greatstone-on-Sea
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Greatstone-on-Sea and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Greatstone-on-Sea
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
We typically set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Greatstone-on-Sea?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Greatstone-on-Sea and Kent:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For outdoor photos, Dungeness National is close by, and the countryside around Greatstone-on-Sea suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- 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