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Paella Catering in West Hythe
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in West Hythe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in West Hythe?
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella catering for your event in West Hythe
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and garden get-togethers, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like West Hythe, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in West Hythe until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in West Hythe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Hythe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near West Hythe
What else we do in West Hythe
What affects the price in West Hythe
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Questions from West Hythe
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Sandling Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater in West Hythe?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in West Hythe and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Perfect for your event in West Hythe
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in West Hythe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Historic houses near West Hythe include Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
Live paella in West Hythe: local details
West Hythe is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of West Hythe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Stephen, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 1.9 miles away. West Hythe is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 3 miles of West Hythe, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area. From Royal Military Road, St Mary's Road and West Hythe Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lympne (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (1 mile south-east), Berwick (1 mile north), Pedlinge (1 mile north-east) and Newingreen (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Hythe Museum (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near West Hythe include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Botolphs Bridge Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in West Hythe
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in West Hythe and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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