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Paella Catering for Lunsford events
Planning paella catering in Lunsford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering near Lunsford
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Paella catering in Lunsford, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and black rice.
There may be a hall or club near Lunsford if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why choose paella catering in Lunsford?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever you are celebrating in Lunsford, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company summer parties
Parks such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planning live paella in Lunsford
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME20 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Lunsford to London (about 26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, New Hythe station is about 0.7 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cover events in every part of the ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (0.9 miles north) and The Malling School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Freemasons Arms (0.6 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Lunsford and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Also in Lunsford
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have seats for most of your guests
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Planning an evening event in Lunsford? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about paella catering in Lunsford
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Is Lunsford close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lunsford.
- 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