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Wedding paella catering in Tilmanstone, 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 Tilmanstone.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Tilmanstone
About our wedding paella catering in Tilmanstone
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re often booked for evening food for extra guests and rustic barn weddings.
Near Tilmanstone, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Tilmanstone
Which station should guests use for Tilmanstone?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll talk you through it.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Tilmanstone
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Tilmanstone
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Tilmanstone
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Andrew frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
What affects the price in Tilmanstone
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Towns and villages near Tilmanstone
Also in Tilmanstone
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. In Tilmanstone, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Tilmanstone?
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Tilmanstone or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Tilmanstone include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles north-west) and Walmer Castle (4.8 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in CT14 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Where we can cook in Tilmanstone
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- 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