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Wedding Paella Catering in Slutshole
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Slutshole and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Slutshole?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Slutshole
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and weddings with mixed diets, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Slutshole, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
Slutshole weddings: local tips
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Slutshole or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Slutshole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Slutshole to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Planning photos in Mount Ephraim Gardens? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Slutshole suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Slutshole for wedding paella catering include Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
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About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Slutshole at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
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.
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Occasions we cook for in Slutshole
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Slutshole? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Slutshole
- Catering across Kent, including Slutshole
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
FAQs for Slutshole
Which station should guests use for Slutshole?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Slutshole close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
- 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