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Paella Party Catering for Westbrook events
Planning paella party catering in Westbrook? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Westbrook?
How our paella party catering works in Westbrook
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. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday parties and naming days and christenings.
In a place like Westbrook, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Who books paella party catering in Westbrook?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, Margate station is in Westbrook itself.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
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For event organisers in Westbrook
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Westbrook
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Westbrook from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you come to Westbrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Westbrook. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Westbrook
Westbrook is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Parties in Westbrook are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Westbrook to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Westbrook are an option if the garden is small. Historic houses near Westbrook include Quex Park (2.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Kent takes in CT9, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Bridge Road, Caxton Road and Albert Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Westbrook, we cover Garlinge (1 mile south-west), Margate (1 mile east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
A little further out are Margate West (0.6 miles west) and Westwood Cross (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Cinque Ports Public House (0.6 miles east)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Westbrook, 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- 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’re done.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Westbrook hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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