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Paella Party Catering for St Margaret's at Cliffe events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across St Margaret's at Cliffe and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near St Margaret's at Cliffe
How our paella party catering works in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Whether it is street and neighbourhood parties and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
For a party in St Margaret's at Cliffe, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Your questions about paella party catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Can you cook near the sea around St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Occasions we cook for in St Margaret's at Cliffe
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in St Margaret's at Cliffe 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Party venues around St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of St Margaret's at Cliffe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. St Margaret's at Cliffe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in CT15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside St Margaret's at Cliffe, we cover West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Cliffs pub (less than half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in St Margaret's at Cliffe
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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