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Paella catering in CT5
Live paella catering across CT5, covering Whitstable, Swalecliffe and Tankerton. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across CT5
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Events we cater in CT5
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in CT5: what to expect
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in CT5. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegan paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in CT5
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Events in CT5 and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Whitstable
We cook for events around Church of St John (Methodist), The Whitstable School and Foxes Cross Bottom, among other places. You will also find Whitstable Junior School (under half a mile north-west) and Whitstable Social Club pub (less than half a mile north-west). Whitstable has its own railway station: Whitstable station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Live paella across CT5: what to know
There are 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets in CT5, so whether your event is in Whitstable, Swalecliffe and Tankerton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. 7 of the places we cover in CT5 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
Whitstable: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Whitstable School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John (Methodist), live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in Whitstable until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Occasions we cook for in CT5
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in CT5 book us for occasions like:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for CT5
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including CT5.
- 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