Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Lynsted, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Lynsted.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with mixed diets
Planning an event in Lynsted?
About our wedding paella catering in Lynsted
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it’s weddings with lots of dietary needs and food for evening guests, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lynsted, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Events we cater in Lynsted
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Food for evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Pick a serving style
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Also near Lynsted
What else we do in Lynsted
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Lynsted
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. 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.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lynsted
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Lynsted. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Lynsted to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Lynsted include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lynsted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. Whether your wedding is on The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (within half a mile north-west)
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Lynsted is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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