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Wedding Paella Catering in Upstreet
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Upstreet.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for extra guests
Planning an event in Upstreet?
How our wedding paella catering works in Upstreet
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we’re frequently booked for receptions after an intimate ceremony and farm and barn venues.
A wedding in a small place like Upstreet frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Upstreet
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Upstreet and across Kent
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning a paella wedding in Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Upstreet, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Upstreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
West Blean and Thornden Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Upstreet suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in CT3, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grove Ferry Inn (within half a mile east)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Upstreet questions
Which station should guests use for Upstreet?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How far is Upstreet from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Upstreet 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Connect us with your coordinator
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Towns and villages near Upstreet
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Events we cater in Upstreet
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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