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Wedding Paella Catering for Stubb's Cross events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Stubb's Cross and the surrounding area.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Stubb's Cross?
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding paella catering in Stubb's Cross, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We are often asked to cater evening wedding food and marquee and garden weddings, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
Near Stubb's Cross, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Where we can cook in Stubb's Cross
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Nearby places to Stubb's Cross
What else we do in Stubb's Cross
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose live paella in Stubb's Cross?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Stubb's Cross
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Stubb's Cross and across Kent
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planning a paella wedding in Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Stubb's Cross. Stubb's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Stubb's Cross to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Orlestone Forest is close by, and the countryside around Stubb's Cross suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Francis frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stubb's Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. Streets in the area include Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Stubb's Cross, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Stubb's Cross is about 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Common questions in Stubb's Cross
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Stubb's Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Perfect for your wedding in Stubb's Cross
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
Planning photos in Ashford Community Woodland? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- 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