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Paella catering in CT10
Hosting a party in CT10? We cover Broadstairs, Upton and St Peter's and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in CT10
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Our catering across CT10
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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About paella catering in CT10
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We cook seafood paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and birthday celebrations.
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Cost
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why hosts in CT10 choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Near you in Broadstairs
Around Broadstairs, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, The Little Albion Inn and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Nearby too are The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile west). Broadstairs has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Broadstairs includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Catering events across CT10
From Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs to 1 villages and hamlets, events across CT10 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. 10 of the places we cover in CT10 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
Broadstairs: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Broadstairs stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Occasions we cook for in CT10
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in CT10 and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Your questions about paella catering in CT10
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
- 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