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Festival & event paella in Appledore, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Appledore and across Kent.
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering for Appledore events
Festival paella catering for your event in Appledore
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Appledore. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater school and charity events and village fêtes.
At a field event near Appledore, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Where we can cook in Appledore
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Appledore
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Provide seating near the food
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Appledore
Which station should guests use for Appledore?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Towns and villages near Appledore
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Appledore and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Appledore, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Running an event in Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Appledore will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Appledore to Canterbury (21 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of TN26 and the streets around it. From The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Should I cook it 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Appledore
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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