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Festival Paella Catering for Herne events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Herne.
- Charity and school events
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
Live festival paella catering in Herne
Events we cater in Herne
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Herne Church of England Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Festival paella catering in Herne, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For sports club events and seasonal markets, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Around Herne, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Herne
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Herne?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Live paella or other catering?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Herne events: pitches and permissions
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Herne or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Herne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Martin? A paella pan draws people in. Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Herne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
For event organisers in Herne
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Herne? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Herne, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
- 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