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Festival & event paella in Lodge Lees, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Lodge Lees. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees questions
Is Lodge Lees close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Lodge Lees?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Lodge Lees?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
About our festival paella catering in Lodge Lees
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and summer fairs and fêtes.
Rural events near Lodge Lees can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Summer events in Lodge Lees 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.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Lodge Lees, and we will plan access and set-up. Lodge Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across CT4. Other places close to Lodge Lees for festival paella catering include Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Lodge Lees
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Lodge Lees, people book us for events such as:
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
Events in parks such as Jumping Downs need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
For event organisers in Lodge Lees
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lodge Lees? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also in Lodge Lees
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check allergen info is on display
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
- 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