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Festival Paella Catering in East Studdal
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in East Studdal.
- Village fêtes
- Open days
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering in East Studdal
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Festival paella catering for your event in East Studdal
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Whether it is school fairs and fundraisers and county and country shows, we can cook vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella for your guests.
A fête near East Studdal might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Common questions in East Studdal
Which station should guests use for East Studdal?
Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is East Studdal from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Community events around East Studdal
East Studdal is about 3 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT15, we can cook for your guests. East Studdal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from East Studdal to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Martin Mill station is about 2.4 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Stoneheap Road, Downs Close and Strakers Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Studdal (1 mile south-west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), Sutton (1 mile east), West Langdon (1 mile south) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (3.7 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Towns and villages near East Studdal
Also in East Studdal
What festival paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
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 use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your event in East Studdal
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as East Studdal Church Hall, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening events in East Studdal have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Organising for someone else?
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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