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Wedding paella catering in Patrixbourne, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Patrixbourne? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Patrixbourne events
Wedding paella catering in Patrixbourne, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and garden and marquee weddings, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Patrixbourne, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Patrixbourne questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Patrixbourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Patrixbourne is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Patrixbourne
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Kent, including Patrixbourne
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Who books wedding paella catering in Patrixbourne?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Patrixbourne, people book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Patrixbourne
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Patrixbourne will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Patrixbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. If you are marrying at a church near Patrixbourne, such as Church of St Mary, 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. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road. We also cook at weddings in Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Patrixbourne include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Also near Patrixbourne
Other catering in Patrixbourne
- 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