Kent · England
Paella party catering in New Hythe, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in New Hythe.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for New Hythe events
Planning a party in New Hythe
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in New Hythe and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from New Hythe to London (about 27 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, New Hythe station is in New Hythe itself. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in ME20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside New Hythe, we also cover Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near New Hythe include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
About our paella party catering in New Hythe
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We cook mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country parties near New Hythe suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Also in New Hythe
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
New Hythe: your questions answered
Is New Hythe too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is New Hythe from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in New Hythe
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near New Hythe include Starkey Castle (3.7 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in New Hythe stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
- 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