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Festival & event paella in Elham, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Elham.
- Village fêtes
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Elham?
Festival paella catering in Elham, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Elham. On the menu are giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for community events and open days and school and charity events.
At a field event near Elham, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Elham stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Elham questions
Do you come out to small places like Elham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Elham close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
For event organisers in Elham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Elham
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Elham:
- Music and food festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Elham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Running an event in Elham
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Elham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Elham to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Sandling station is about 4.7 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. Within about a mile is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Festival paella catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and timings. From High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Elham for festival paella catering include Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Elham
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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