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Festival Paella Catering in Maxton
Looking for festival paella catering in Maxton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
Planning an event in Maxton?
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
How our festival paella catering works in Maxton
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For community events and open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella and more.
At a fête or field event near Maxton, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Maxton
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Anywhere in CT17, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 0.8 miles north-east. School fairs, for a school like St Martin's School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Festival paella catering in CT17 and CT15 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
A little further out are Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Maxton includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (within half a mile north) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Maxton stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Crew meals are served at set times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Maxton: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Maxton?
The closest is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Maxton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
Who books festival paella catering in Maxton?
It brings theatre to the food court.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
If your event is in Western Heights LNR, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Maxton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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