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Paella Catering for Lynsted events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Lynsted.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Lynsted
Paella catering in Lynsted, cooked live
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties, we can cook vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a small place like Lynsted, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella catering around Lynsted
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Lynsted or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lynsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Lynsted to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lynsted, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane. Other places close to Lynsted for paella catering include Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Lynsted include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Lynsted questions
What’s the nearest station to Lynsted for guests?
Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lynsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Lynsted? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Lynsted. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Lynsted
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Lynsted and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lynsted
Also in Lynsted
Who books paella catering in Lynsted?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lynsted, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Teynham station is about 1.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- 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