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Paella Party Catering for Manston events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Manston: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Manston
Manston parties: what to know
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Manston, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Manston is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Manston to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Manston can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in CT12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Manston, we also cover Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Manston include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Lord of the Manor pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
About our paella party catering in Manston
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and milestone birthdays, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas.
In a small place like Manston, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Events we cater in Manston
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Manston and Kent:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Thinking of a party in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
Common questions in Manston
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Catherine's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Manston too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Manston.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
What affects the price in Manston
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
More for events in Manston
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Manston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Kent, including Manston
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Manston until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Manston? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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