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Paella Catering in Pegwell
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Pegwell and across Kent.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Pegwell
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Pegwell 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Paella catering in Pegwell, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegan paella and black rice, and we are often booked for garden get-togethers and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a rural place like Pegwell, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Pegwell questions
Which station should guests use for Pegwell?
Ramsgate station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook near the sea around Pegwell?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count adults and children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Places near Pegwell
Other catering in Pegwell
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Pegwell and across Kent
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Pegwell
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
In Pegwell and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chilton Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Pegwell: venues, travel and local tips
Pegwell is about 1 mile south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. For paella catering in Pegwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pegwell to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.2 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Laurence, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Pegwell is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in CT11 and CT12 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Saxon Road, Downs Road and London Road. Pegwell is on the A299, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Chilton (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (2 miles north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ramsgate General Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Westwood Cross (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Belle Vue pub (within half a mile west)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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