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Wedding paella catering in Hampton, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Hampton and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
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Wedding paella catering in Hampton, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For big weddings with every diet and evening wedding food, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
For a smaller place like Hampton, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Hampton weddings: local tips
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Hampton and the surrounding area. Hampton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Hampton to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Andrew's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in CT6, we can cook for your guests. From Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hampton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hampton Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Hampton
Other catering in Hampton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Hampton 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Hampton questions
We are having a ceremony at St Andrew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cater in Hampton?
Yes, we do. Hampton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Hampton
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Herne Bay station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose live paella in Hampton?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Hampton
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Hampton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- 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