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Paella Catering for Tyler Hill 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 turns food into part of your event in Tyler Hill.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Tyler Hill
Questions from Tyler Hill
How far is Tyler Hill from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
About our paella catering in Tyler Hill
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s community events and fairs and company summer parties, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a rural place like Tyler Hill, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Tyler Hill
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your event in Tyler Hill
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Tyler Hill Meadow typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning live paella in Tyler Hill
Tyler Hill is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Tyler Hill and the surrounding area. Tyler Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Blean Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tyler Hill, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater events across the CT2 postcode area. From St Johns Crescent, Link Road and Summer Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Hackington (1 mile south-east), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Tyler Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Archbishop's School (1 mile south) and St Edmund's School (1.2 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Kent, including Tyler Hill
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Planning an evening event in Tyler Hill? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
What affects the price in Tyler Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
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.
- 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