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Wedding paella catering in Mersham, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Mersham and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Mersham
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Mersham is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Mersham
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it’s sharing-style wedding meals and barn and farm weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella for your guests.
Rural weddings around Mersham have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Towns and villages near Mersham
Other catering in Mersham
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Mersham
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Mersham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Mersham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Mersham include Westenhanger Castle (4.7 miles 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 Mersham, such as Church of St John the Baptist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Mersham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on Church Road, The Street and Church Close. Close by, we cover weddings in Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Mersham includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Mersham: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Poulton Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Mersham?
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 we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who books wedding paella catering in Mersham?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Mersham book us for events such as:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
If you are hoping for photos in Poulton Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
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.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- 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