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Wedding paella catering in Stonehill Green, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Stonehill Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering near Stonehill Green
About our wedding paella catering in Stonehill Green
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Whether it’s evening food for extra guests and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts and more.
Near Stonehill Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Stonehill Green
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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For event organisers in Stonehill Green
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Weddings in Stonehill Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Stonehill Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Stonehill Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Stonehill Green. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stonehill Green to London (about 13 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Swanley station is about 1.4 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the DA2 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Stonehill Green, we cover Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Hextable (1 mile east), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Hockenden (1 mile south-west) and Upper Ruxley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (8 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stonehill Green include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Hextable Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-east)
FAQs for Stonehill Green
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Dartford Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Stonehill Green?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Stonehill Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Perfect for your wedding in Stonehill Green
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
For outdoor photos, The Warren is close by, and the countryside around Stonehill Green suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Pick a serving style
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Count day and evening guests separately
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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