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Paella catering in CT7
We cook at events in every part of the CT7 postcode district, including Birchington, St Nicholas at Wade and Acol. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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What we do in CT7
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé 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.
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How paella catering works in CT7
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s what we bring to events in CT7. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for staff parties and work lunches and anniversaries and engagement parties.
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in CT7
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Birchington
Events here are frequently close to Church of All Saints, The Powell Arms Public House and King Ethelbert School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Birchington itself: Birchington-On-Sea station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Margate West (2 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Catering events across CT7
There are 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets in CT7, so whether your event is in Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. Around 6 places in CT7 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Birchington: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (1 mile south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. In Birchington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
For event organisers in CT7
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about paella catering in CT7
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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