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Festival & event paella in Aylesham, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Aylesham.
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
Planning an event in Aylesham?
About our festival paella catering in Aylesham
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for seasonal markets and summer fairs and fêtes.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Aylesham are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Aylesham, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates 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.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Aylesham events: pitches and permissions
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Aylesham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Aylesham. Aylesham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Aylesham has its own station, Aylesham station. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Aylesham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in CT3, we plan around your venue and timings. From Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Aylesham: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Aylesham close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
What affects the price in Aylesham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Aylesham
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Aylesham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Also near Aylesham
Other catering in Aylesham
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Aylesham hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Kent, including Aylesham
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
- 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