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Festival Paella Catering for Lydd events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Lydd and across Kent.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering in Lydd
Festival paella catering in Lydd, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and charity and school events.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Lydd are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Lydd
Do you trade at school fairs around Lydd?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Lydd close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater in Lydd?
We do. We cook at events in Lydd and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
What else we do in Lydd
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Community events around Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN29 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Festival paella catering in TN29 is planned around your venue. From Church Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Lydd sits on or near the B2075, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Lydd include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Lydd
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Lydd Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Lydd 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.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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