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Wedding Paella Catering for Hoppers Corner events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Hoppers Corner. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Hoppers Corner
How our wedding paella catering works in Hoppers Corner
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is weddings with lots of dietary needs and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella and more.
A wedding in a small place like Hoppers Corner frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Hoppers Corner is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Hoppers Corner
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Kent, including Hoppers Corner
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Hoppers Corner
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Events we cater in Hoppers Corner
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hoppers Corner book us for events such as:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
FAQs for Hoppers Corner
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hoppers Corner too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Planning a paella wedding in Hoppers Corner
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wedding in Hoppers Corner, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hoppers Corner. Hoppers Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Planning photos in Quarry Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you’re marrying at a church near Hoppers Corner, such as All Saints Church, 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 8 miles of Hoppers Corner, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Lower Road and Charlton Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Schools near Hoppers Corner include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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