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Live paella catering in Cliftonville, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Cliftonville and across Kent.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
Live paella catering in Cliftonville
Paella catering in Cliftonville, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. For family celebrations and christenings and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we can cook paella Valenciana, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
A place like Cliftonville frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning live paella in Cliftonville
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Events in Cliftonville are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Cliftonville is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles west. The coast is within about a mile of Cliftonville, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in CT9, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Cliftonville include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Nearby places to Cliftonville
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
FAQs for Cliftonville
Which station should guests use for Cliftonville?
Margate station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cliftonville, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Cliftonville, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Who books paella catering in Cliftonville?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Cliftonville book us for occasions like:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cliftonville Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
- 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