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Paella party catering in Westwood, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Westwood.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering in Westwood
Paella party catering for your party in Westwood
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. For baby celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Around Westwood, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Westwood
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including Westwood
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
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What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Perfect for your party in Westwood
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Westwood book us for events such as:
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Historic houses near Westwood include Quex Park (2.9 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
For event organisers in Westwood
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Parties in Westwood: gardens, venues and local tips
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT9 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Westwood to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Margate station is about 1.4 miles away. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Westwood can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cater parties across the CT9 and CT10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Westwood include the A254, which makes travel to your party easy. If your venue is just outside Westwood, we also cover Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Westwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Orb pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2 miles north-west)
Where we can cook in Westwood
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Westwood
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Westwood stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Westwood
Is Westwood close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cover Westwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Westwood is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally 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 agree the timings in advance.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
- 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