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Wedding Paella Catering in Petteridge
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Petteridge and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Petteridge events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Petteridge
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We are frequently asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and evening wedding food, with Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
Near Petteridge, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Getting married in Petteridge?
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Petteridge, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.8 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over TN12. Streets in the area include Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Petteridge, we also cover Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Petteridge include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Hop Bine pub (under half a mile north-east)
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Petteridge
What’s the nearest station to Petteridge for guests?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Petteridge is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Petteridge hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
- 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