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Festival & event paella in Preston, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Preston. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Preston
Festival paella catering in Preston, made fresh on the day
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For agricultural and county shows and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Near Preston, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Towns and villages near Preston
Also in Preston
Preston events: pitches and permissions
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Preston. Preston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Preston to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Events in parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mildred? A paella pan draws people in.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Preston, we cover Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Who books festival paella catering in Preston?
It brings theatre to the food court.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Preston and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Preston Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check allergen info is on display
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, events in Preston stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Common questions in Preston
Is Preston too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
- 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