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Paella Catering for Kingsgate events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kingsgate: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering for Kingsgate events
Events we cater in Kingsgate
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Kingsgate book us for events such as:
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Philip, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
Paella catering in Kingsgate, cooked live
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and office lunches and staff parties.
In a hamlet or village like Kingsgate, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- 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
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Kingsgate: venues, travel and local tips
Kingsgate is about 2 miles north of Broadstairs, in Kent. For an event in Kingsgate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Kingsgate. We cook in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Broadstairs station, about 1.6 miles south. The coast is within about 3 miles of Kingsgate, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across the CT10 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Joss Gap Road, Kingsgate Bay Road and Holland Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Kingsgate, we also cover Northdown (1 mile west), Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Broadstairs (2 miles south), St Peter's (2 miles south-west) and Cliftonville (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Margate (3 miles west), Ramsgate (3 miles south-west), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south) and St Lawrence (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (2.6 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles west).
- Schools near Kingsgate include The Charles Dickens School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Captain Digby Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Kingsgate
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingsgate
- Events in Kingsgate and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Towns and villages near Kingsgate
Also in Kingsgate
Your questions about paella catering in Kingsgate
Do you come out to small places like Kingsgate?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at St Philip: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Kingsgate 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’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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