Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Highstreet 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 Highstreet.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
Festival paella catering near Highstreet
About our festival paella catering in Highstreet
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For crew, volunteer and VIP catering and summer fairs and fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Highstreet, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Common questions in Highstreet
Is Highstreet close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Foxes Cross Bottom?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Highstreet have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Why choose festival paella catering in Highstreet?
Crew love a hot meal.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Highstreet, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Sports club events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Whitstable station is about 3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
Other catering in Highstreet
Community events around Highstreet
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Highstreet or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent.
If your event is in Foxes Cross Bottom, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highstreet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Thanet Way and Highstreet Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Highstreet, we cover Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Highstreet include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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