Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Ickham
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ickham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Ickham
About our wedding paella catering in Ickham
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it is receptions after an intimate ceremony and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ickham, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Ickham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Common questions in Ickham
Is Ickham close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Ickham for guests?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
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.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Ickham, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Historic houses near Ickham include Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Ickham for wedding paella catering include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
What else we do in Ickham
Who books wedding paella catering in Ickham?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ickham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Farm and barn venues
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Ickham, such as Church of St John, 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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