Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Rhodes Minnis events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Rhodes Minnis: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Rhodes Minnis
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Festival paella catering in Rhodes Minnis, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and seasonal markets.
At a fête or field event near Rhodes Minnis, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Larger pans for peak times.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Rhodes Minnis have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose live paella in Rhodes Minnis?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- We cover Rhodes Minnis and the whole of Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
More for events in Rhodes Minnis
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Occasions we cook for in Rhodes Minnis
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Rhodes Minnis, people book us for events such as:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
What’s the nearest station to Rhodes Minnis for guests?
Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Rhodes Minnis and the surrounding area. Rhodes Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Rhodes Minnis, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Longage Hill and Green Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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