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Wedding Paella Catering for Luddesdown events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Luddesdown.
- Food for evening guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Luddesdown events
About our wedding paella catering in Luddesdown
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and evening wedding food, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Luddesdown have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Luddesdown
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Weddings in Luddesdown are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Luddesdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Luddesdown to London (about 23 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west. If you are marrying at a church near Luddesdown, such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Anywhere in DA13, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Who books wedding paella catering in Luddesdown?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
For outdoor photos, Ranscombe Farm is close by, and the countryside around Luddesdown suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Luddesdown and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
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The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Luddesdown at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Luddesdown
Which station should guests use for Luddesdown?
Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What affects the price in Luddesdown
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Luddesdown? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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