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Wedding Paella Catering in Statenborough
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Statenborough.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Statenborough
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
How our wedding paella catering works in Statenborough
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Whether it is rustic barn weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Statenborough, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Statenborough questions
How far is Statenborough from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Perfect for your wedding in Statenborough
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
In Statenborough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Historic houses near Statenborough include Goodnestone Park (4.2 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Statenborough
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Statenborough
More for events in Statenborough
Where we can cook in Statenborough
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Getting married in Statenborough?
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Statenborough will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Statenborough is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St George frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Ham Fen, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in CT14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Statenborough, we also cover Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Statenborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Eastry Church of England Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles south-west)
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a summer wedding in Statenborough, 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 is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for 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 and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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