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Festival Paella Catering in Palm Bay
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Palm Bay. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- School and charity events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering in Palm Bay
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Palm Bay have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Palm Bay, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How our festival paella catering works in Palm Bay
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. We are frequently asked to cater agricultural and county shows and VIP and hospitality areas, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Near Palm Bay, 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.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Palm Bay hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Event catering near Palm Bay
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Across the CT9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Palm Bay to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Palm Bay Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St Philip? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in CT9, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue. If your venue is just outside Palm Bay, we also cover Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Palm Bay
How far is Palm Bay from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Palm Bay too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Who books festival paella catering in Palm Bay?
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Margate station is about 1.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Provide seating near the food
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
For event organisers in Palm Bay
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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