Kent · England
Paella Catering for Flete events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Flete and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Flete
Perfect for your event in Flete
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Paella catering for your event in Flete
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We’re often asked to cater community events and fairs and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Flete, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What else we do in Flete
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Flete until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Flete
Can you cook near the sea around Flete?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Flete close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Why choose live paella in Flete?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Flete. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Flete hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning live paella in Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Events in Flete are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Flete to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St. Catherine's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Flete is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in CT9, we can bring paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Flete, we cover Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Flete includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Flete
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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