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Festival & event paella in Pett Bottom, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Pett Bottom.
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
- Open days
Festival paella catering near Pett Bottom
Festival paella catering in Pett Bottom, cooked live
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater festivals and seasonal markets.
A fête near Pett Bottom might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Who books festival paella catering in Pett Bottom?
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Food and music festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Pett Bottom, 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 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Running an event in Pett Bottom
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT4 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 922 places in Kent.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Bekesbourne station is about 3 miles away. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Pett Bottom for festival paella catering include Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (under half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Pett Bottom
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Pett Bottom?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Where we can cook in Pett Bottom
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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