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Wedding paella catering in Watt's Cross, Kent
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Watt's Cross and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering near Watt's Cross
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Watt's Cross
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
About our wedding paella catering in Watt's Cross
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. For barn and farm weddings and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Watt's Cross, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Occasions we cook for in Watt's Cross
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
If you’re marrying at a church near Watt's Cross, such as Parish Church of St John, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Watt's Cross
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Questions from Watt's Cross
Is Watt's Cross too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you come to Watt's Cross?
Yes, we do. Watt's Cross is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Watt's Cross, 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. 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.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Watt's Cross, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Weddings in Watt's Cross: venues, ceremonies and travel
Watt's Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your wedding in Watt's Cross, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Watt's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (3 miles north-east) and Knole House (3.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 0.6 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Watt's Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hildenborough (1 mile south-east), Stocks Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Hilden Park (2 miles south-east) and Underriver (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Tonbridge (3 miles south-east) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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