Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Eastchurch events
Planning festival paella catering in Eastchurch? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Festivals
- Open days
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Eastchurch?
How our festival paella catering works in Eastchurch
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For feeding crew and volunteers and christmas and farmers’ markets, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Eastchurch, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Eastchurch: your questions answered
How far is Eastchurch from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Eastchurch?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Eastchurch?
We do. We cook at events in Eastchurch and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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 for a clear quote.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Eastchurch have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Eastchurch? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Also near Eastchurch
What else we do in Eastchurch
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Where we can cook in Eastchurch
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Event catering near Eastchurch
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Eastchurch or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Eastchurch to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Queenborough station, about 4.8 miles west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cater events across ME12 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Eastchurch, we cover Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
A little further out are Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
Perfect for your event in Eastchurch
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Eastchurch book us for events such as:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
School fairs, for a school like Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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