Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hammill Park events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hammill Park.
- Village fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
Live festival paella catering in Hammill Park
Festival paella catering for your event in Hammill Park
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include christmas and farmers’ markets and feeding crew and volunteers, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
At a fête or field event near Hammill Park, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Why choose festival paella catering in Hammill Park?
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
In Hammill Park and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Festivals
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Running an event in Hammill Park
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hammill Park. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hammill Park to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hammill Park, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.3 miles east)
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hammill Park? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Hammill Park stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Hammill Park questions
Is Hammill Park too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Hammill Park from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Also in Hammill Park
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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