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Wedding paella catering in Wingham Well, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wingham Well: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Wingham Well?
Wedding paella catering in Wingham Well, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it is food for evening guests and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Wingham Well often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Wingham Well is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Who books wedding paella catering in Wingham Well?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Wingham Well, such as St Mary's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Wingham Well
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Wingham Well: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Wingham Well?
Adisham station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Is Wingham Well too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wingham Well? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Getting married in Wingham Well?
Wingham Well is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Weddings in Wingham Well are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Put the station on your invitation: Adisham station is about 1.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.8 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Watercress Lane and Wingham Well Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Wingham Green (1 mile north-west), Wingham (1 mile north-east), Well Head (1 mile east), Broomhill (1 mile north-east) and Twitham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.2 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Haywain Public House (0.5 miles west)
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Towns and villages near Wingham Well
Also in Wingham Well
- 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