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Festival & event paella in Flete, Kent
Planning festival paella catering in Flete? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Food and music festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Flete
Festival paella catering in Flete, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. We’re frequently asked to cater village fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella.
At a field event near Flete, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Perfect for your event in Flete
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever you are celebrating in Flete, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Music and food festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Margate station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
Flete events: pitches and permissions
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Flete, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Flete. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Flete to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St. Catherine's Church? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 3 miles of Flete, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT9, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Flete include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
Where we can cook in Flete
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Trader information and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
More for events in Flete
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Flete
Is Flete close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around Flete?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening event in Flete, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- 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.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
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, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
- 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