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Paella party catering in West Hythe, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across West Hythe and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in West Hythe
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Paella party catering for your party in West Hythe
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around West Hythe. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
In a small place like West Hythe, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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West Hythe questions
Can you cook near the sea around West Hythe?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is West Hythe close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cover West Hythe?
We do. West Hythe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Events we cater in West Hythe
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Parks such as Sandling Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
Why choose live paella in West Hythe?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Planning a party in West Hythe
West Hythe is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of West Hythe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from West Hythe to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.9 miles north. Historic houses near West Hythe include Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. West Hythe is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in CT21, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Royal Military Road, St Mary's Road and West Hythe Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside West Hythe, we also cover Lympne (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (1 mile south-east), Berwick (1 mile north), Pedlinge (1 mile north-east) and Newingreen (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Hythe Museum (2.2 miles east). The countryside around West Hythe includes Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Botolphs Bridge Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in West Hythe until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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