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Festival & event paella in Ash, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Ash.
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Ash
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Festival paella catering in Ash, made fresh on the day
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it’s village fêtes and festivals, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros and more.
In Ash, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Event catering near Ash
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Ash will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Ash to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. From The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Ash, we cover Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Ash include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequer Inn (under half a mile west)
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Ash have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Ash and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Towns and villages near Ash
What else we do in Ash
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ash
Which station should guests use for Ash?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Ash?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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