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Paella Party Catering for Seasalter events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Seasalter: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Seasalter events
Paella party catering in Seasalter, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Seasalter is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Seasalter is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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 from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Seasalter
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Questions from Seasalter
Can you cook in Seasalter Levels?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much does paella party catering cost in Seasalter?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Seasalter parties: what to know
Seasalter is about 2 miles west of Whitstable, in Kent. For a party in Seasalter, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Seasalter. Seasalter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Seasalter to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Parks such as Seasalter Levels generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in CT5 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Eden Road, Allan Road and Church Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Seasalter, we also cover Highstreet (1 mile south), Waterham (2 miles south-west), Dargate (2 miles south), Graveney (3 miles south-west) and Hernhill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Faversham (5 miles south-west), Herne Bay (6 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Seasalter include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Sailor pub (under half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Seasalter
More for events in Seasalter
Events we cater in Seasalter
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Seasalter Christian Centre, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Seasalter
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
- 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