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Festival & event paella in Millbank, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Millbank.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Country shows
Planning an event in Millbank?
Festival paella catering in Millbank, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Typical bookings include farmers’ and Christmas markets and food and music festivals, serving vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Millbank, 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Millbank hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, events in Millbank stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Millbank
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
In Millbank and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hoath Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Where we can cook in Millbank
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Places near Millbank
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Millbank questions
Can you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Millbank?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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 will do the cooking.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
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 you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Event catering near Millbank
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Millbank to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in Curtis Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. If your venue is just outside Millbank, we also cover Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). Open spaces near Millbank include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Millbank include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
- 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