Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Hever events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Hever. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering in Hever
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hever
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Near Hever, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Hever
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in Hever at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm 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.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Choose pan-side or table service
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hever
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Occasions we cook for in Hever
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hever:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Garden and marquee weddings
For guests travelling by train, Hever station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Common questions in Hever
What’s the nearest station to Hever for guests?
Hever station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come to Hever?
We do. Hever is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Weddings in Hever: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hever is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Hever will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Hever is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Planning photos in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Hever include Hever Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in TN8, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Hever Road and Uckfield Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in Newtown (1 mile south), How Green (1 mile north), Markbeech (1 mile south), Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles south-east) and Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles west) and Hever Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find King Henry VIII pub (less than half a mile east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Nearby places to Hever
More for events in Hever
- 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