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Festival Paella Catering in Denstroude
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Denstroude.
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Denstroude?
What affects the price in Denstroude
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Denstroude, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include country shows and race days and sports events, serving vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Denstroude might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Denstroude and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Denstroude
Other catering in Denstroude
Running an event in Denstroude
Denstroude is about 3 miles south of Whitstable, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Denstroude, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Denstroude is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If your event is in Foxes Cross Bottom, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. The coast is within about 4 miles of Denstroude, 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. If your venue is just outside Denstroude, we also cover Honey Hill (1 mile east), Yorkletts (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile south-east), Tyler Hill (2 miles east) and Hackington (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (6 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tankerton Castle (3.4 miles north) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Denstroude include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Occasions we cook for in Denstroude
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Denstroude book us for occasions like:
- County and country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Denstroude stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Denstroude questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Denstroude close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Denstroude
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- 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