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Paella Party Catering in Palm Bay
Looking for paella party catering in Palm Bay? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Palm Bay
How our paella party catering works in Palm Bay
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Whether it’s big family gatherings and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
A country party near Palm Bay is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Palm Bay
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Palm Bay? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Occasions we cook for in Palm Bay
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, Margate station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Palm Bay stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Palm Bay
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Palm Bay. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Palm Bay to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Philip, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Local halls and clubs near Palm Bay are an option if the garden is small. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of CT9 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Schools near Palm Bay include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
FAQs for Palm Bay
Is Palm Bay close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at St Philip: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much does paella party catering cost in Palm Bay?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Palm Bay
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Nearby places to Palm Bay
Other catering in Palm Bay
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- 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