Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Westgate-on-Sea events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Westgate-on-Sea.
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Westgate-on-Sea
About our paella party catering in Westgate-on-Sea
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We’re frequently asked to cater naming days and christenings and family reunions, with mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Around Westgate-on-Sea, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Parties in Westgate-on-Sea: gardens, venues and local tips
Westgate-on-Sea is about 2 miles west of Margate, in Kent. For paella party catering in Westgate-on-Sea, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (1.2 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Westgate-On-Sea station is in Westgate-on-Sea itself. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the CT8, CT9 and CT7 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Sea Road, Thanet Road and Cedric Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Westgate-on-Sea include the A28, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in Garlinge (1 mile east), Westbrook (1 mile east), Birchington (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south-east) and Acol (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (4 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Westwood Cross (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Westgate-on-Sea includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westgate-on-Sea include Ursuline College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Margate West (0.5 miles east)
More for events in Westgate-on-Sea
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Westgate-on-Sea
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Westgate-on-Sea
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Westgate-on-Sea and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Local halls and clubs near Westgate-on-Sea are an option if the garden is small.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Westgate-on-Sea, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Westgate-on-Sea: your questions answered
Is Westgate-on-Sea close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Saviour: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
How much does paella party catering cost in Westgate-on-Sea?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in Westgate-on-Sea?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Westgate-on-Sea hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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