Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Pratling Street, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Pratling Street. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Pratling Street?
How our wedding paella catering works in Pratling Street
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We’re often asked to cater rustic barn weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, with table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Pratling Street, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Why choose live paella in Pratling Street?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Pratling Street
- Catering across Kent, including Pratling Street
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
FAQs for Pratling Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Tyland Barn?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Also in Pratling Street
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pratling Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Pratling Street weddings: local tips
Pratling Street is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Pratling Street or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Pratling Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Pratling Street include Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Boxley Hills is close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pratling Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in ME20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Old Mill Lane, Pratling Street and St Michaels Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Forstal (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-west), Burham (2 miles north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.4 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Pratling Street includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bush pub (0.6 miles west)
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a summer wedding in Pratling Street, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Pratling Street? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Pratling Street
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pratling Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Informal wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 1.4 miles west.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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