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Paella Catering for Tankerton events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Tankerton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Tankerton events
Paella catering in Tankerton, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and big birthdays.
In and around Tankerton, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Events we cater in Tankerton
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Tankerton, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Also near Tankerton
Also in Tankerton
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Tankerton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Tankerton: your questions answered
Is Tankerton close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Planning live paella in Tankerton
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Tankerton or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Tankerton to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about a mile of Tankerton, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT5. From Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Tankerton, we also cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in Tankerton until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- 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
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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