Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Palm Bay, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Palm Bay and the surrounding area.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Palm Bay events
Wedding paella catering in Palm Bay, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and civil ceremonies and weddings with a Spanish theme.
Near Palm Bay, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Palm Bay
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Palm Bay close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Events we cater in Palm Bay
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Palm Bay and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: Margate station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What wedding paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Places near Palm Bay
Other catering in Palm Bay
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Getting married in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Palm Bay. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Palm Bay, such as St Philip, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Palm Bay include Quex Park (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT9 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue or the roads around them. Other places close to Palm Bay for wedding paella catering include Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Palm Bay at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Palm Bay
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- 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