Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Godinton events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Godinton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
Festival paella catering in Godinton
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Kent, including Godinton
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
About our festival paella catering in Godinton
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We are frequently asked to cater food and music festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Events near Godinton are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Also near Godinton
What else we do in Godinton
Events we cater in Godinton
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
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’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Godinton: your questions answered
Is Godinton close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Godinton?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening events in Godinton have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Running an event in Godinton
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN23 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Godinton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east. School fairs, for a school like Godinton Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Godinton, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN23, TN25 and TN24, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Godinton include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Godinton include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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