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Festival Paella Catering in Eythorne
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 Eythorne.
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Eythorne
Festival paella catering in Eythorne, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for agricultural and county shows and community events and open days.
At a fête or field event near Eythorne, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time.
Larger pans for peak times.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Eythorne and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Eythorne: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Eythorne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose festival paella catering in Eythorne?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Eythorne
Other catering in Eythorne
Fairs, fêtes and events in Eythorne
Eythorne is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Eythorne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.8 miles west. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eythorne, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Local streets include The Street, Sandwich Road and New Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Waldershare (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (2 miles south-west), Coldred (2 miles south-west), Halfway Street (2 miles south-west) and Lydden (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (3.5 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Hosting 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.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Evening events in Eythorne have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; 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.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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