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Wedding Paella Catering in Petham
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Petham and the surrounding area.
- Evening wedding food
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Petham
Wedding paella catering in Petham, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and evening wedding food, with table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
There is something special about a country wedding near Petham, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Petham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Petham
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Petham for guests?
The closest is Chartham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Petham?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Do you cater in Petham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Petham is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Towns and villages near Petham
What else we do in Petham
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Petham
- Catering across Kent, including Petham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Petham
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Petham and the surrounding area. Petham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
For outdoor photos, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by. If you are marrying at a church near Petham, such as Church of All Saints, 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’s ready as guests arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Petham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road. Other places close to Petham for wedding paella catering include Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Petham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events we cater in Petham
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
- 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