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Festival & event paella in Ashley, 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Ashley.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering in Ashley
Events we cater in Ashley
It brings theatre to the food court.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as East Studdal Church Hall, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
About our festival paella catering in Ashley
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Ashley. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and community events and open days, with churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
Near Ashley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Community events around Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Ashley to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ashley to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east. The coast is within about 5 miles of Ashley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in CT15, we plan around your venue. From Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Ashley, we cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Ashley, 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 what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Ashley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Nearby places to Ashley
Also in Ashley
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Schedule crew meals
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ashley
What’s the nearest station to Ashley for guests?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ashley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. There is 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, timed around your event.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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