Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Buttsole events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Buttsole and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Buttsole
How our festival paella catering works in Buttsole
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it’s race days and sports events and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
At a field event near Buttsole, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What affects the price in Buttsole
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or CT13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Buttsole?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Buttsole
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Buttsole
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Running an event in Buttsole
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Buttsole and nearby villages. Buttsole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Buttsole to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Eastry Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north-east. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in CT13 and CT14 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Buttsole include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Buttsole? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Also near Buttsole
What else we do in Buttsole
Your questions about festival paella catering in Buttsole
Could we have live paella in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Buttsole close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Buttsole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Buttsole is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening events in Buttsole have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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