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Paella Party Catering for Lydd events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lydd.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Lydd
FAQs for Lydd
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Lydd from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
About our paella party catering in Lydd
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. For retirement and leaving parties and big family gatherings, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and seafood paella.
For a party in Lydd, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Lydd hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Lydd and the whole of Kent
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Lydd is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or TN29 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Lydd
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Parties in Lydd: gardens, venues and local tips
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in TN29, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Lydd to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
We cook at parties all over TN29. Whether your party is on Church Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around Lydd include the B2075, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Close by, we cover parties in Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Lydd include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dolphin Hotel (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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