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Wedding paella catering in Ham, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Ham.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering in Ham
About our wedding paella catering in Ham
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for civil partnerships and vow renewals and marquee and garden weddings.
Near Ham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Ham weddings: local tips
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ham. Ham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ham to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently 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.
Anywhere in CT14, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Ham, we cover Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
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 run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Who books wedding paella catering in Ham?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St George often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
What affects the price in Ham
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Ham, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Ham
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ham
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Places near Ham
Also in Ham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Ham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
We usually set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Ham
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Ham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you come to Ham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ham. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Ham?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
- 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