Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Lydd-on-Sea events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Lydd-on-Sea. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Race days and sports events
- School and charity events
- Festivals
Festival paella catering near Lydd-on-Sea
How our festival paella catering works in Lydd-on-Sea
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and charity and school events.
At a field event near Lydd-on-Sea, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Lydd-on-Sea events: pitches and permissions
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Lydd-on-Sea and the surrounding area. Lydd-on-Sea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Lydd-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Greatstone Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Festival paella catering in TN29 and TN28 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Lydd-on-Sea includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
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 Lydd-on-Sea have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for 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.
Planning help
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Why choose live paella in Lydd-on-Sea?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Lydd-on-Sea
Do you come out to small places like Lydd-on-Sea?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Lydd-on-Sea from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Occasions we cook for in Lydd-on-Sea
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
- Food and music festivals
Running a fête for a church like St Peter's? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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