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Festival Paella Catering in Littlebourne
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Littlebourne: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Littlebourne
How our festival paella catering works in Littlebourne
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We are often asked to cater school and charity events and open days, with churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Littlebourne, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Littlebourne
Which station should guests use for Littlebourne?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far is Littlebourne from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Towns and villages near Littlebourne
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Book crew catering in advance
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Community events around Littlebourne
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Littlebourne, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Littlebourne. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Vincent? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Littlebourne Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Littlebourne include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Basket Makers pub (under half a mile east)
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Littlebourne 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.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Littlebourne?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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