Kent · England
Paella catering in CT12
We cook at events in every part of the CT12 postcode district, which takes in Newington, Northwood and Cliffs End. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across CT12
Places in CT12
- Newington
- Northwood
- Cliffs End
- Minster
- Manston
- Monkton
- Hoo
- Haine
- Way
- Mount Pleasant
- Sevenscore
- Ebbsfleet
- Ramsgate
- Broadstairs
- St Lawrence
- Upton
- Chilton
- Pegwell
Catering in CT12
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
About paella catering in CT12
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and retirement and leaving parties.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in CT12
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover CT12 and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in CT12? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Newington
We cook for events around St Christopher's Church, The Royal Harbour Academy and St George's Boys School and the streets around them. You will also find The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east) and Ramsgate Arts Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Newington is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Live paella across CT12: what to know
From Ramsgate, Broadstairs and St Lawrence to 11 villages and hamlets, events across CT12 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. Around 18 places in CT12 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Newington: Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (3.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ramsgate Arts Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Newington stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Events we cater in CT12
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
These are some of the occasions we cater around CT12:
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in CT12? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Questions from CT12
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
- 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