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Wedding paella catering in Loyterton, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Loyterton.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Loyterton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our wedding paella catering works in Loyterton
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For rustic barn weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
Near Loyterton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Loyterton weddings: local tips
Loyterton is about 4 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Loyterton, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Loyterton to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.8 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Loyterton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. We also cook at weddings in Tickham (1 mile north-east), Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (2 miles north) and Deerton Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.5 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Questions from Loyterton
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Loyterton from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Loyterton
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Golden-hour photos in Loyterton at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Loyterton?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Loyterton, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.1 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
For event organisers in Loyterton
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Loyterton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Nearby places to Loyterton
Other catering in Loyterton
- 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