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Paella Catering for Margate events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Margate and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering near Margate
Where we can cook in Margate
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering in Margate, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for christenings and family gatherings and company summer parties.
There are lots of options in a town like Margate: a garden, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We’ll check the cooking spot with you before the day. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Margate stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Margate: venues, travel and local tips
Margate is in Kent. Tell us where your event in Margate will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Margate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Margate include Quex Park (2.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Salmestone Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about a mile of Margate, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A28 and A254, Margate is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Margate has lots of places to hold an event.
A little further out are Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Margate include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Secret Spices pub (under half a mile south)
Also in Margate
Events we cater in Margate
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 0.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for Margate
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Margate?
Margate station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cover Margate?
We do. We cook at events in Margate and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Kent, including Margate
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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