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Wedding Paella Catering in Lympne
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Lympne and across Kent.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Lympne events
Wedding paella catering in Lympne, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Whether it’s food for evening guests and barn and farm weddings, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
A wedding in a small place like Lympne often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Lympne at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Lympne
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. For a wedding in Lympne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lympne. We cater in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Lympne to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Westenhanger station is about 1.4 miles away. For outdoor photos, Tolsford Hill is close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lympne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over CT21. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close. Close by, we cover weddings in Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (less than half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Lympne include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
FAQs for Lympne
What’s the nearest station to Lympne for guests?
Westenhanger station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Lympne from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Who books wedding paella catering in Lympne?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lympne, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning photos in Sandling Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Pick a serving style
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. There’s 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 Lympne hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Nearby places to Lympne
More for events in Lympne
- 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