Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Westgate-on-Sea
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Westgate-on-Sea and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Conference lunches
- Team-building events
- Client and customer events
Live corporate paella catering in Westgate-on-Sea
About our corporate paella catering in Westgate-on-Sea
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Typical bookings include company summer parties and product launches and open days, serving bowl food, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
Work events near Westgate-on-Sea might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Paella suits all of them. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Westgate-on-Sea questions
Can you cook near the sea around Westgate-on-Sea?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Westgate-on-Sea for guests?
Westgate-on-Sea has its own station: Westgate-On-Sea station.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Other catering in Westgate-on-Sea
Business events near Westgate-on-Sea
Westgate-on-Sea is about 2 miles west of Margate, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the CT8 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Westgate-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (1.2 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. With the A28 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cook at work events all over the CT8, CT9 and CT7 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Thanet Road and Cedric Road, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Main roads around Westgate-on-Sea include the A28, which makes travel to your work event easy. Other places close to Westgate-on-Sea for corporate paella catering include Garlinge (1 mile east), Westbrook (1 mile east), Birchington (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south-east) and Acol (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (4 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (9 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Westwood Cross (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westgate-on-Sea include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westgate-on-Sea include Ursuline College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (0.5 miles east)
Perfect for your work event in Westgate-on-Sea
It is fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Westgate-on-Sea book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Team lunches
- Open days and launches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Westgate-on-Sea has its own station, Westgate-On-Sea station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Westgate-on-Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Westgate-on-Sea
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Why choose live paella in Westgate-on-Sea?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Westgate-on-Sea and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Get facilities approval early
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Westgate-on-Sea have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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