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Paella Party Catering for Tankerton events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Tankerton and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Tankerton
About our paella party catering in Tankerton
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Typical bookings include birthday parties and retirement celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas.
For a party in Tankerton, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Your questions about paella party catering in Tankerton
Can you cook near the sea around Tankerton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Tankerton for guests?
Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Party venues around Tankerton
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. For paella party catering in Tankerton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Whitstable station is about 0.7 miles away. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in CT5 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Tankerton for paella party catering include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tankerton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella party catering in Tankerton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Tankerton until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Why choose paella party catering in Tankerton?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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