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Festival & event paella in Martin, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Martin.
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Live festival paella catering in Martin
About our festival paella catering in Martin
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For agricultural and county shows and charity and school events, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a field event near Martin, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Martin, 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Martin, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Martin and the whole of Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Event catering near Martin
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Events in Martin are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Martin is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Augustine? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Martin Mill station is in Martin itself. The coast is within about 4 miles of Martin, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Local streets include The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Martin for festival paella catering include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Martin include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Lantern Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Martin
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Martin: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Martin?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook near the sea around Martin?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Towns and villages near Martin
Also in Martin
Occasions we cook for in Martin
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
In Martin and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Langdon Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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