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Paella Party Catering for Lympne events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Lympne and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Lympne events
Why choose live paella in Lympne?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Lympne hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Lympne and the whole of Kent
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Lympne
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook churros, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Near Lympne, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Also near Lympne
Also in Lympne
Parties in Lympne: gardens, venues and local tips
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Lympne, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Lympne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Lympne to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Thinking of a party in Sandling Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Lympne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close. Nearby, we also cater parties in Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (under half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Lympne includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Lympne include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Lympne
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lympne, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.3 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Lympne
Can you cook in Sandling Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Sunset in Lympne is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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