Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in East Street
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in East Street.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near East Street
Festival paella catering in East Street, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re frequently booked for county and country shows and summer fairs and fêtes.
A fête near East Street might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Perfect for your event in East Street
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
School fairs, for a school like Sandwich Technology School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
East Street events: pitches and permissions
East Street is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in East Street, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from East Street to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Sandwich station is about 1.8 miles away. The coast is within about 6 miles of East Street, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring festival paella catering to you. If your venue is just outside East Street, we also cover Cooper Street (1 mile north), Marshborough (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south), Sandwich (2 miles east) and Great Stonar (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.1 miles east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). The countryside around East Street includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Questions from East Street
Do you come out to small places like East Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in East Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
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Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in East Street
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in East Street, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
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. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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