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Wedding Paella Catering in Lamberhurst
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Lamberhurst and across Kent.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering near Lamberhurst
Wedding paella catering in Lamberhurst, made fresh on the day
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: 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 canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for food for evening guests and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There is something special about a country wedding near Lamberhurst, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What affects the price in Lamberhurst
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Lamberhurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Lamberhurst questions
Is Lamberhurst close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lamberhurst.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Lamberhurst weddings: local tips
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Lamberhurst will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Lamberhurst to Brighton (29 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 3.9 miles south-west. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Lamberhurst, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Lamberhurst includes Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Who books wedding paella catering in Lamberhurst?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Lamberhurst book us for occasions like:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (3.6 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Lamberhurst
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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