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Wedding Paella Catering in Howt Green
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Howt Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Howt Green events
Common questions in Howt Green
How far is Howt Green from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in Howt Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Howt Green. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How our wedding paella catering works in Howt Green
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We are frequently asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Howt Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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Also in Howt Green
Occasions we cook for in Howt Green
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. In Howt Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Weddings in Howt Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Howt Green and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Howt Green to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Kemsley station is about 0.6 miles away. Planning photos in Milton Creek Country Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Howt Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Howt Green, we cover Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose live paella in Howt Green?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Howt Green
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Howt Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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