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Wedding paella catering in Stone Cross, Kent
Planning wedding paella catering in Stone Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering near Stone Cross
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stone Cross
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. For marquee and garden weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Stone Cross, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Where we can cook in Stone Cross
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Stone Cross 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stone Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Common questions in Stone Cross
Is Stone Cross close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Poulton Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose live paella in Stone Cross?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Stone Cross
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Stone Cross
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weddings in Stone Cross: venues, ceremonies and travel
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we can cook for your guests. Stone Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Stone Cross to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Poulton Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Orlestone Forest nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Stone Cross Road and Frith Road. For weddings just outside Stone Cross, we cover Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Stone Cross includes Orlestone Forest.
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
- 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