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Wedding paella catering in Martin, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Martin and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
Planning an event in Martin?
Martin: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Augustine: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Martin close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How our wedding paella catering works in Martin
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and rustic barn weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Martin have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Weddings in Martin: venues, ceremonies and travel
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Martin to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Martin to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Martin include Walmer Castle (3 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Martin, such as Church of St Augustine, 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. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Martin
Other catering in Martin
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Martin, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Connect us with your coordinator
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Why choose live paella in Martin?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Martin
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in 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