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Festival Paella Catering in Patrixbourne
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Patrixbourne.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering near Patrixbourne
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Festival paella catering for your event in Patrixbourne
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We’re often asked to cater county and country shows and school and charity events, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Near Patrixbourne, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Patrixbourne, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Patrixbourne
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Patrixbourne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places across Kent.
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. For visitors coming by rail, Bekesbourne station is about 0.5 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Patrixbourne, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across the CT4 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Patrixbourne for festival paella catering include Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Patrixbourne includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Patrixbourne include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
Common questions in Patrixbourne
Do you come out to small places like Patrixbourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Patrixbourne?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Patrixbourne? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Patrixbourne
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
In Patrixbourne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
School fairs, for a school like Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
Also near Patrixbourne
More for events in Patrixbourne
Why choose live paella in Patrixbourne?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Patrixbourne hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Provide seating near the food
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Larger pans for peak times.
- 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