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Festival Paella Catering for Perry events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Perry.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
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About our festival paella catering in Perry
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and agricultural and county shows.
At a field event near Perry, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Perry
Which station should guests use for Perry?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Perry?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Perry have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
For event organisers in Perry
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Also near Perry
Other catering in Perry
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Kent, including Perry
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Fairs, fêtes and events in Perry
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Perry, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Perry. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Perry to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 3.6 miles south-west. School fairs, for a school like Preston Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. Local streets include Walmestone Road and Perry Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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