Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Lydden
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Lydden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
Live festival paella catering in Lydden
Lydden events: pitches and permissions
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT15, we can cook for your guests. Lydden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Events in parks such as Sladden Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Kearsney station is about 1.6 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Lydden, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lydden, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you will find Hope Inn (less than half a mile west)
About our festival paella catering in Lydden
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Lydden. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and country shows, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella.
A fête near Lydden might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
FAQs for Lydden
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lydden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cover Lydden?
Yes, we do. Lydden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Nearby places to Lydden
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose live paella in Lydden?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Lydden and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Events we cater in Lydden
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Lydden, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Lydden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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