Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Mystole, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Mystole. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Charity and school events
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
Planning an event in Mystole?
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Provide seating near the food
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
How our festival paella catering works in Mystole
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. For christmas and farmers’ markets and charity and school events, we can cook seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Mystole can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Other catering in Mystole
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Mystole have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Mystole
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
Who books festival paella catering in Mystole?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Mystole:
- Food and music festivals
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
School fairs, for a school like Chartham Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Mystole
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Mystole
Could we have live paella in Broadham Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you trade at school fairs around Mystole?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Event catering near Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Mystole. Mystole is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
If your event is in Broadham Down, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. 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.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile north)
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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