Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Faversham, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Faversham.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Faversham?
How our festival paella catering works in Faversham
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for food and music festivals and race days and sports events.
In Faversham, a good food stall can make an event. One paella pitch covers several diets. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Provide seating near the food
- Check allergen info is on display
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning festival paella catering in Faversham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Faversham: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Faversham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Faversham?
Faversham station, in Faversham itself.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
What do you need at the pitch?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Event catering near Faversham
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Faversham or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Faversham to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Faversham has its own station, Faversham station. If your event is in Oare Meadow, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
We cook at events all over ME13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A2 and A251 close by, Faversham is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Faversham, we also cover Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Schools near Faversham include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Mechanics Arms (within half a mile north)
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Faversham stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Faversham
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Faversham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Open days and community events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Race days and sports events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ethelbert Road Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
Places near Faversham
More for events in Faversham
- 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