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Paella catering in CT8
We cook at events in every part of the CT8 postcode district, which takes in Westgate-on-Sea, Margate and Garlinge. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across CT8
Where we cater in CT8
Our catering across CT8
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our 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 CT8: what to expect
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around CT8. We cook mixed paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for office lunches and staff parties and birthday celebrations.
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear 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.
Pricing in CT8
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Landmarks near Westgate-on-Sea
Locally, our events take us close to St Saviour's Church of England Junior School, Church of St Saviour and Ursuline College and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Westgate-on-Sea itself: Westgate-On-Sea station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Westwood Cross (3 miles south-east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local facilities include Margate West (0.5 miles east)
Paella catering in CT8: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in CT8, so whether your event is in Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Garlinge or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. 3 of the places we cover in CT8 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Westgate-on-Sea: For guests coming by train, Westgate-On-Sea station is in Westgate-on-Sea itself. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Saviour, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Evenings in Westgate-on-Sea 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.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Occasions we cook for in CT8
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in CT8, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For event organisers in CT8
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Your questions about paella catering in CT8
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
- 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