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Festival Paella Catering in Donkey Street
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Donkey Street: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Sports club events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering for Donkey Street events
Festival paella catering for your event in Donkey Street
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Typical bookings include crew, volunteer and VIP catering and race days and sports events, serving vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Donkey Street, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Donkey Street
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Nearby places to Donkey Street
Other catering in Donkey Street
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening events in Donkey Street have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Donkey Street and the whole of Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Donkey Street
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Donkey Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or TN29 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Provide seating near the food
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Donkey Street
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Donkey Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cater events across the TN29 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Donkey Street includes Tolsford Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (under half a mile west)
Occasions we cook for in Donkey Street
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
In Donkey Street and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- 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