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Wedding paella catering in Kingston, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Kingston and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Live wedding paella catering in Kingston
How our wedding paella catering works in Kingston
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. On the menu are canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for rustic barn weddings and civil partnerships and vow renewals.
Near Kingston, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Kingston
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Kingston to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Planning photos in Jumping Downs? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Giles often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over CT4 and the streets around it. From The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Kingston questions
What’s the nearest station to Kingston for guests?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Why choose live paella in Kingston?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Kingston hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including Kingston
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Kingston
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Kingston, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Kingston
Other catering in Kingston
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Kingston
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Kingston:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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