Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Eastry, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Eastry. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Eastry
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Festival paella catering in Eastry, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and open days and community events.
For events in a place like Eastry, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Community events around Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Eastry, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Eastry to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Eastry Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Eastry, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Kent takes in CT13. Whether your event is on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Eastry, we cover Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Eastry includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (under half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Questions from Eastry
Is Eastry close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Eastry?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Events we cater in Eastry
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening events in Eastry have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Eastry
Other catering in Eastry
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use 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