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Festival Paella Catering in Blean
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Blean.
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Planning an event in Blean?
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How our festival paella catering works in Blean
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it is summer fairs and fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
Near Blean, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Blean
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books festival paella catering in Blean?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
In Blean and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Questions from Blean
Which station should guests use for Blean?
Canterbury West station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Blean?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
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’s served at its best. At midsummer, events in Blean stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Blean, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Nearby places to Blean
Also in Blean
Blean events: pitches and permissions
Blean is about 3 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT2, we can cook for your guests. Blean is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Cosmus and St Damian? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Tyler Hill Meadow, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. The coast is within about 4 miles of Blean, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT2, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Westfield, School Lane and Vicarage Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A290 close by, Blean is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Blean, we also cover Honey Hill (1 mile north-west), Tyler Hill (1 mile east), Denstroude (1 mile north-west), Hackington (1 mile east) and Yorkletts (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (7 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sidney Cooper Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St Edmund's School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Archbishop's School (1.6 miles south-east)
Why choose live paella in Blean?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Blean and the whole of Kent
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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