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Wedding Paella Catering in Hernhill
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hernhill and the surrounding area.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering for Hernhill events
Wedding paella catering in Hernhill, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For evening wedding food and barn and farm weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Hernhill often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
For event organisers in Hernhill
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Hernhill
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For a wedding in Hernhill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hernhill. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Hernhill to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west. If you are marrying at a church near Hernhill, such as Church of St Michael, 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 sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Hernhill includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Perfect for your wedding in Hernhill
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hernhill, people book us for events such as:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening wedding food
For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Hernhill suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How it 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 while your guests chat. In Hernhill, 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 is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hernhill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Hernhill
Which station should guests use for Hernhill?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hernhill?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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