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Festival Paella Catering in Dymchurch
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Dymchurch and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
Live festival paella catering in Dymchurch
Festival paella catering in Dymchurch, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. We are frequently asked to cater sports club events and agricultural and county shows, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Events near Dymchurch are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Dymchurch have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure 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 send us your details through our quote form.
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Dymchurch: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Dymchurch?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you trade at school fairs around Dymchurch?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Dymchurch events: pitches and permissions
Dymchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For an event in Dymchurch, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Dymchurch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 4.6 miles north. School fairs, for a school like Dymchurch Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in TN29 and CT21, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and The Oval, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Donkey Street (1 mile north), West Hythe (3 miles north-east), Palmarsh (3 miles north-east), Lympne (3 miles north) and Berwick (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Dover (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (15 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Dymchurch
- We cover Dymchurch and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- 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