Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Lyminge events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Lyminge.
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Lyminge events
About our paella party catering in Lyminge
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Country parties near Lyminge suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Lyminge parties: what to know
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Lyminge and nearby villages. Lyminge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Lyminge to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Lyminge include Acrise Place (2.1 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Lyminge, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT18, we can bring paella party catering to you. Your party could be at a home on Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road. We also cook at parties in Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lyminge include Tolsford Hill.
Towns and villages near Lyminge
Also in Lyminge
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. For a late-May party in Lyminge, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Lyminge: your questions answered
Is Lyminge close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Sangria sets the mood.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
What affects the price in Lyminge
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Lyminge?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 2.8 miles south.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lyminge
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- 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