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Festival Paella Catering for Godmersham events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Godmersham and across Kent.
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Live festival paella catering in Godmersham
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Festival paella catering for your event in Godmersham
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. Typical bookings include feeding crew and volunteers and food and music festivals, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Godmersham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
FAQs for Godmersham
Do you come out to small places like Godmersham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Places near Godmersham
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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Godmersham
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Godmersham have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Why choose festival paella catering in Godmersham?
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
- Country shows
If your event is in Godmersham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Fairs, fêtes and events in Godmersham
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Godmersham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Godmersham. Godmersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Godmersham to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Lawrence? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Chilham station is about 1.8 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Godmersham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From The Street and Eggarton Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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