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Festival Paella Catering for Sarre events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sarre.
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Sarre?
How our festival paella catering works in Sarre
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and country shows.
Rural events near Sarre can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Questions from Sarre
Is Sarre too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Sarre?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you need power?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you come to Sarre?
We do. Sarre is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Sarre 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.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sarre? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What else we do in Sarre
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Flat, firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Why choose festival paella catering in Sarre?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Minster station, about 3.5 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Book crew catering in advance
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Community events around Sarre
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Sarre, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Sarre is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of Saint Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in. 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. The coast is within about 6 miles of Sarre, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT7, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Sarre, we also cover St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (within half a mile east)
- 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