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Paella Party Catering for Lynsted events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lynsted and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
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About our paella party catering in Lynsted
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for retirement celebrations and baby celebrations.
Country parties near Lynsted suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Why choose paella party catering in Lynsted?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lynsted and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Lynsted
Which station should guests use for Lynsted?
Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
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.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lynsted.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Parties in Lynsted: gardens, venues and local tips
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Lynsted to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Lynsted include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Teynham station is about 1.6 miles away. Lynsted is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the ME9 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane. Other places close to Lynsted for paella party catering include Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Lynsted include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We are set up before guests arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Lynsted, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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