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Wedding Paella Catering in Seabrook
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Seabrook: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Seabrook?
Occasions we cook for in Seabrook
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Seabrook book us for events such as:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Seabrook Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
Wedding paella catering in Seabrook, cooked live
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Whether it’s barn and farm weddings and evening wedding food, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella and more.
Rural weddings around Seabrook have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What affects the price in Seabrook
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Other catering in Seabrook
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Seabrook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us when speeches will be
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Seabrook, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Seabrook
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a paella wedding in Seabrook
Seabrook is about 2 miles east of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in CT21, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Seabrook to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Seabrook include Westenhanger Castle (4 miles west) and Acrise Place (4.4 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Tolsford Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Seabrook suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Seabrook, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT21 and CT20. Local streets include Sandy Lane, Spring Lane and Naildown Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Seabrook for wedding paella catering include Sandgate (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile north), Cheriton (1 mile north-east), Hythe (2 miles west) and Peene (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (9 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (9 miles north-east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include The Folkestone School for Girls (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fountain pub (within half a mile south)
FAQs for Seabrook
Is Seabrook close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Seabrook?
Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Seabrook?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater in Seabrook?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Seabrook. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
- 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