Kent · England
Paella catering in CT11
Paella, tapas and desserts across CT11, from Ramsgate, St Lawrence and Chilton. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in CT11?
Areas within CT11
Events we cater in CT11
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in CT11
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and naming days and family parties, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Pricing in CT11
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover CT11 and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Ramsgate
Around Ramsgate, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The Derby Arms, St George's Boys School and St. Luke's Church, among other places. Other local landmarks include Priory Infant School (less than half a mile south) and Chatham House Grammar School (within half a mile south-east). Ramsgate has its own railway station: Ramsgate station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Paella catering in CT11: local guide
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in CT11, so the setting can be anything from Ramsgate, St Lawrence and Newington to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. Around 7 places in CT11 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
Ramsgate: For guests coming by train, Ramsgate has its own station, Ramsgate station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Priory Infant School, can book us as a food stall. Around midsummer it stays light in Ramsgate until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Is live paella right for you?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Who books paella catering?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
In CT11 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
CT11: your questions answered
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
- 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