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Paella Catering for St Margaret's at Cliffe events
Planning paella catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Paella catering for your event in St Margaret's at Cliffe
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
There may be a hall or club near St Margaret's at Cliffe if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in St Margaret's at Cliffe 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.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Planning live paella in St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around St Margaret's at Cliffe and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles north). 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 St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of St Margaret's at Cliffe, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside St Margaret's at Cliffe, we also cover West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Cliffs pub (within half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including St Margaret's at Cliffe
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Your questions about paella catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Can you cook near the sea around St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to St Margaret's at Cliffe for guests?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Towns and villages near St Margaret's at Cliffe
More for events in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Occasions we cook for in St Margaret's at Cliffe
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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