Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for East Stourmouth events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in East Stourmouth: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Charity and school events
- Open days
Festival paella catering near East Stourmouth
About our festival paella catering in East Stourmouth
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater festivals and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Near East Stourmouth, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening events in East Stourmouth have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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More for events in East Stourmouth
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
East Stourmouth events: pitches and permissions
East Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around East Stourmouth. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from East Stourmouth to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Minster station, about 3.1 miles east. If your event is in Grove Ferry Picnic Area, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
We cover events in every part of CT3. Streets in the area include The Street and School Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in West Stourmouth (1 mile west), Westmarsh (1 mile south-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Ware (2 miles south-east) and Sarre (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
The countryside around East Stourmouth includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
FAQs for East Stourmouth
Which station should guests use for East Stourmouth?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is East Stourmouth too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you come to East Stourmouth?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in East Stourmouth and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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. See how much paella per person.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements and we’ll respond.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in East Stourmouth
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in East Stourmouth
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in East Stourmouth
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Race days and sports events
- Seasonal markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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