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Wedding paella catering in The Platt, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in The Platt and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering in The Platt
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
How our wedding paella catering works in The Platt
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We are frequently asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and rustic barn weddings, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like The Platt often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Towns and villages near The Platt
Other catering in The Platt
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
The Platt questions
Is The Platt close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Planning a paella wedding in The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in The Platt and the surrounding area. The Platt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from The Platt to Brighton (25 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Alban often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve is close by, and the countryside around The Platt suits an outdoor reception. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside The Platt, we also cover Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Why choose live paella in The Platt?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover The Platt and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. In The Platt, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Perfect for your wedding in The Platt
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in The Platt book us for occasions like:
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Eridge Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- 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