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Festival Paella Catering in Folkestone
Looking for festival paella catering in Folkestone? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
- Open days
Festival paella catering near Folkestone
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check allergen info is on display
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
About our festival paella catering in Folkestone
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For agricultural and county shows and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Folkestone suit a paella stall: it draws a crowd and serves quickly. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Folkestone
Folkestone is in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Folkestone and nearby villages. Folkestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like United Reformed Church? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Folkestone, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about a mile of Folkestone, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT20, CT19 and CT21. From Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A259 and A260 close by, Folkestone is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Folkestone, we also cover Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Folkestone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Harvey Grammar School (under half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Park Inn Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Kent, including Folkestone
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Perfect for your event in Folkestone
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, Folkestone Central station is in Folkestone itself.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
What else we do in Folkestone
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Folkestone? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Folkestone stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Folkestone
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
FAQs for Folkestone
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Folkestone for guests?
Folkestone Central station, in Folkestone itself.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
- 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