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Live paella catering in Palm Bay, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Palm Bay and the surrounding area.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Planning an event in Palm Bay?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Paella catering in Palm Bay, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Palm Bay, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your event?
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. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Palm Bay and across Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Palm Bay, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Where we can cook in Palm Bay
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Live paella in Palm Bay: local details
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. From the centre of Palm Bay to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.8 miles west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Palm Bay Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Palm Bay is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT9, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Palm Bay: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Palm Bay?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Palm Bay?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Events we cater in Palm Bay
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Palm Bay:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Places near Palm Bay
Other catering in Palm Bay
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Palm Bay stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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