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Live paella catering in Mount Pleasant, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Mount Pleasant.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Mount Pleasant
How our paella catering works in Mount Pleasant
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We cook paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and garden get-togethers.
In a hamlet or village like Mount Pleasant, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Mount Pleasant: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Mount Pleasant?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Mount Pleasant?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Mount Pleasant, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Mount Pleasant
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Mount Pleasant
Also in Mount Pleasant
Paella catering around Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Mount Pleasant and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Mount Pleasant to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mildreds Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south. Mount Pleasant is within about 5 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover events in every part of the CT12 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Way (1 mile south-east), Acol (1 mile north), Minster (1 mile south-west), Sevenscore (2 miles south-east) and Manston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (3.5 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Mount Pleasant includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include King Ethelbert School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- 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