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Paella party catering in Tyler Hill, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Tyler Hill.
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Tyler Hill events
Paella party catering in Tyler Hill, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and big family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
Near Tyler Hill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Where we can cook in Tyler Hill
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tyler Hill
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a paella party in Tyler Hill
Tyler Hill is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Tyler Hill and nearby villages. Tyler Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 1.6 miles south. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT2, we can cook for your guests. From St Johns Crescent, Link Road and Summer Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hackington (1 mile south-east), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (2.2 miles south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Archbishop's School (1 mile south) and St Edmund's School (1.2 miles south)
Tyler Hill questions
Is Tyler Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Tyler Hill for guests?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Tyler Hill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Tyler Hill, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Warn the neighbours
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood.
Events we cater in Tyler Hill
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Tyler Hill:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as Tyler Hill Meadow typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Kent, including Tyler Hill
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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