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Wedding paella catering in Woodlands, Kent
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Woodlands: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
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About our wedding paella catering in Woodlands
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s weddings with a Spanish theme and weddings with mixed diets, we will put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Rural weddings around Woodlands have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Woodlands is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Woodlands? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Woodlands?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Planning photos in Kemsing Down? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Woodlands
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Woodlands, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Woodlands. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woodlands, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Woodlands
Is Woodlands too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Woodlands for guests?
Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cover Woodlands?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Woodlands is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Why choose live paella in Woodlands?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Woodlands
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Other catering in Woodlands
- 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