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Wedding paella catering in Heart's Delight, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Heart's Delight. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering for Heart's Delight events
Where we can cook in Heart's Delight
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Heart's Delight
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Wedding paella catering in Heart's Delight, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Popular choices include table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and evening wedding food.
There is something special about a country wedding near Heart's Delight, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What affects the price in Heart's Delight
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
About the dishes
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Towns and villages near Heart's Delight
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Heart's Delight questions
Is Heart's Delight too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Heart's Delight from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
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.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weddings in Heart's Delight: venues, ceremonies and travel
Heart's Delight is about 6 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Heart's Delight or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Heart's Delight is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Heart's Delight to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Planning photos in Jumping Downs? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you’re marrying at a church near Heart's Delight, such as Church of St John the Baptist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Heart's Delight, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as South Barham Road, Green Hills and Railway Hill. If your venue is just outside Heart's Delight, we also cover Derringstone (1 mile north-east), Barham (1 mile north-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Out Elmstead (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Heart's Delight at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Heart's Delight? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. 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.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Heart's Delight? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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