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Paella Catering for Manston events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Manston.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Manston events
Paella catering in Manston, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Manston. On the menu are seafood paella, mixed paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a hamlet or village like Manston, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Planning paella catering in Manston? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Who books paella catering in Manston?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
In Manston and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Thanet Parkway station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Also in Manston
Paella catering around Manston
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Manston will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Manston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Manston to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St. Catherine's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The coast is within about 3 miles of Manston, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in CT12, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Manston, we also cover Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
A little further out are Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Manston includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Lord of the Manor pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Manston
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Manston
Can you cook near the sea around Manston?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Manston?
The closest is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Manston? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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