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Festival & event paella in Preston, Kent
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Preston: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
- School fairs and fundraisers
Book festival paella catering in Preston
Festival paella catering in Preston, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For community events and open days and agricultural and county shows, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
For events in a place like Preston, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Perfect for your event in Preston
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, Preston has its own station, Faversham station.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Towns and villages near Preston
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Summer events in Preston have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Common questions in Preston
Can you cook in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Preston?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater in Preston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Preston and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Preston?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Preston events: pitches and permissions
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Preston or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like The Abbey School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Oare Meadow need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A2 and A251, Preston is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. For events just outside Preston, we cover Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Ethelbert Road Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Elephant pub (under half a mile west)
Where we can cook in Preston
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Trader information and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Preston
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Preston, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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