Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Dungeness
Something 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 Dungeness.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
Planning an event in Dungeness?
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, events in Dungeness stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Dungeness, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
How our festival paella catering works in Dungeness
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. We are often asked to cater agricultural and county shows and summer fairs and fêtes, serving seafood paella, churros and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Dungeness, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Dungeness? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Dungeness
What else we do in Dungeness
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Dungeness hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Where we can cook in Dungeness
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dungeness
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Dungeness events: pitches and permissions
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN29 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Dungeness to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in TN29, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you’ll find Britannia Inn (0.5 miles south)
Common questions in Dungeness
Is Dungeness close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Is Dungeness too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater in Dungeness?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Dungeness and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Occasions we cook for in Dungeness
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- 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