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Festival & event paella in Moorstock, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Moorstock and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
Planning an event in Moorstock?
Festival paella catering in Moorstock, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for county and country shows and seasonal markets.
Near Moorstock, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Running an event in Moorstock
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. For an event in Moorstock, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Moorstock. Moorstock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sellindge Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Moorstock, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cook at events all over the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Moorstock
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Why choose festival paella catering in Moorstock?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal markets
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
More for events in Moorstock
Questions from Moorstock
How far is Moorstock from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Is Moorstock 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.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan seating near the food area
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Summer events in Moorstock have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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