Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Drellingore, Kent
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 Drellingore.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Drellingore
How our festival paella catering works in Drellingore
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for crew, volunteer and VIP catering and festivals.
At a fête or field event near Drellingore, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Drellingore
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Across the CT18 area, we can bring the pans to you. Drellingore is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Drellingore to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Folkestone Central station is about 3.1 miles away. Events in parks such as Sladden Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Drellingore, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in CT18 and CT15 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Drellingore for festival paella catering include South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Drellingore questions
What’s the nearest station to Drellingore for guests?
Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where we can cook in Drellingore
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Drellingore
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Drellingore, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Drellingore have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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- 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