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Paella catering in CT9
Hosting a party in CT9? We cover Margate, Northdown and Cliftonville and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
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Areas within CT9
Catering in CT9
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Paella catering in CT9: what to expect
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and garden get-togethers.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Prices in CT9
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in CT9 and across Kent
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Margate
Locally, our events take us close to Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Salmestone Primary School and Hartsdown Academy. The nearest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Live paella across CT9: what to know
Across CT9, we cook in 3 towns and 2 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Margate, Broadstairs and Northdown or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. 10 of the places we cover in CT9 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Margate: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Salmestone Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Margate until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
Events we cater in CT9
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
In CT9 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in CT9? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
FAQs for CT9
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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