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Wedding paella catering in Stockland Green, Kent
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 Stockland Green.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering in Stockland Green
About our wedding paella catering in Stockland Green
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, serving canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Stockland Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Stockland Green
Could we have live paella in Barnett's Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Stockland Green close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater in Stockland Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Stockland Green and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Stockland Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Stockland Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Getting married in Stockland Green?
Stockland Green is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Stockland Green and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stockland Green to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Planning photos in Barnett's Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in TN3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Stockland Green Road and Etherington Hill or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Speldhurst (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north), Southborough (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile south-west) and Printstile (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east) and Snodland (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Place (2 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Gregory's Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stockland Green
- Events in Stockland Green and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stockland Green
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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