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Live paella catering in Westmarsh, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Westmarsh and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella catering in Westmarsh
Where we can cook in Westmarsh
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
How our paella catering works in Westmarsh
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Whether it is naming days and family parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Westmarsh, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Live paella in Westmarsh: local details
Westmarsh is about 7 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Westmarsh will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Westmarsh include Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles south-west) and Quex Park (4.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Westmarsh, we cover Ware (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west) and Monkton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
A little further out are White Mill (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Way Out Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Questions from Westmarsh
Do you come out to small places like Westmarsh?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Westmarsh for guests?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Westmarsh until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near Westmarsh
What else we do in Westmarsh
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Mention any other courses or food
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Westmarsh
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Westmarsh
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
- 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