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Festival & event paella in Broad Oak, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Broad Oak.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering in Broad Oak
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Broad Oak 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.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Broad Oak, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include christmas and farmers’ markets and sports club events, with giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Broad Oak, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Occasions we cook for in Broad Oak
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Broad Oak, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like St Nicholas' Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Plan seating near the food area
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
For event organisers in Broad Oak
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or CT2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Broad Oak and the surrounding area. Broad Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
School fairs, for a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. If your event is in Chequer's Wood and Old Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. The coast is within about 5 miles of Broad Oak, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT2, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north)
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Broad Oak hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Broad Oak
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Broad Oak: your questions answered
Is Broad Oak too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak for guests?
Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
- 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