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Wedding Paella Catering in Lower Hartlip
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Lower Hartlip and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Lower Hartlip
Wedding paella catering in Lower Hartlip, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We’re frequently asked to cater big weddings with every diet and weddings in a marquee or garden, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
Near Lower Hartlip, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Who books wedding paella catering in Lower Hartlip?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Lower Hartlip:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Lower Hartlip is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Lower Hartlip
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Lower Hartlip will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Lower Hartlip is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lower Hartlip to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east. For outdoor photos, Detling Hill is close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Hartlip, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Lower Hartlip, we also cover Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
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How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Lower Hartlip
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hartlip for guests?
The closest is Newington station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
Where we can cook in Lower Hartlip
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
For event organisers in Lower Hartlip
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why choose live paella in Lower Hartlip?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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