Kent · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Woodchurch events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Woodchurch and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in Woodchurch
Common questions in Woodchurch
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
About our wedding paella catering in Woodchurch
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and barn and farm weddings, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Woodchurch often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, sunset in Woodchurch is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Woodchurch
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Woodchurch
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Getting married in Woodchurch?
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Weddings in Woodchurch are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.5 miles south-east. Planning photos in Stone Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find Stonebridge Inn (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Woodchurch
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Woodchurch?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Woodchurch book us for occasions like:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
If you’re marrying at a church near Woodchurch, such as Parish Church of All Saints, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Towns and villages near Woodchurch
More for events in Woodchurch
- 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