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Wedding Paella Catering for Littlestone-on-Sea events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Littlestone-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in Littlestone-on-Sea?
Wedding paella catering in Littlestone-on-Sea, made fresh on the day
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are often booked for marquee and garden weddings and destination-style celebrations at home.
A wedding in a small place like Littlestone-on-Sea often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Littlestone-on-Sea? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Littlestone-on-Sea
Can you cook in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Littlestone-on-Sea close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Littlestone-on-Sea?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Littlestone-on-Sea is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
How the day 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. In Littlestone-on-Sea, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. 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 the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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About the dishes
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Littlestone-on-Sea
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Littlestone-on-Sea
Littlestone-on-Sea is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Littlestone-on-Sea, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Littlestone-on-Sea. Littlestone-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Dungeness National is close by, and the countryside around Littlestone-on-Sea suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Littlestone-on-Sea, such as Church of St Nicholas, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
We cook at weddings all over TN28. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Blenheim Road, St Nicholas Road and St Andrew's Road or the roads around them. Littlestone-on-Sea is on the B2071, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south), New Romney (1 mile west), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north-west) and Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (3 miles west). The countryside around Littlestone-on-Sea includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Schools near Littlestone-on-Sea include St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Captain Howey Hotel (0.5 miles west)
Towns and villages near Littlestone-on-Sea
Other catering in Littlestone-on-Sea
- 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