Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lyminge, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Lyminge. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Lyminge events
Tapas for events in Lyminge
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Lyminge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Sandling station, about 2.8 miles south. Historic buildings near Lyminge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Lyminge, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lyminge include Tolsford Hill.
How our tapas catering works in Lyminge
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and anniversary parties, we can cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Lyminge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Perfect for your event in Lyminge
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic houses near Lyminge include Acrise Place (2.1 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
FAQs for Lyminge
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Lyminge from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lyminge.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Lyminge until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Places near Lyminge
What else we do in Lyminge
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing 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.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Lyminge and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- 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