Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Appledore Heath events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Appledore Heath: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering for Appledore Heath events
Festival paella catering in Appledore Heath, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. Whether it is school and charity events and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Near Appledore Heath, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For an evening event in Appledore Heath, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Event catering near Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in TN26, we can cook for your guests. From School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Places near Appledore Heath
More for events in Appledore Heath
For event organisers in Appledore Heath
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Appledore Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Kent, including Appledore Heath
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Questions from Appledore Heath
What’s the nearest station to Appledore Heath for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Appledore Heath too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Appledore Heath.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Events we cater in Appledore Heath
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Whatever you are celebrating in Appledore Heath, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- 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