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Paella Party Catering for Northdown events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Northdown: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Northdown
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Northdown, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Northdown, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Paella party catering in Northdown, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For garden get-togethers and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
In a place like Northdown, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose paella party catering in Northdown?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever you are celebrating in Northdown, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Philip, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Northdown
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Nearby places to Northdown
Other catering in Northdown
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Northdown
- We cover Northdown and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Northdown? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will 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.
Northdown parties: what to know
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. For a party in Northdown, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in CT9 and CT10, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Northdown for paella party catering include Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Your questions about paella party catering in Northdown
We are having a ceremony at St Philip: can you cater afterwards?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Northdown for guests?
The closest is Broadstairs station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
- 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