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Festival Paella Catering for Seasalter events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Seasalter. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
Live festival paella catering in Seasalter
Seasalter questions
Can you cook in Seasalter Levels?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Seasalter from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater in Seasalter?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Seasalter. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Seasalter
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Seasalter, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Community events around Seasalter
Seasalter is about 2 miles west of Whitstable, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Seasalter and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Seasalter to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Events in parks such as Seasalter Levels need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 1.8 miles north-east. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Festival paella catering in CT5 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Eden Road, Allan Road and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Highstreet (1 mile south), Waterham (2 miles south-west), Dargate (2 miles south), Graveney (3 miles south-west) and Hernhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Faversham (5 miles south-west), Herne Bay (6 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Sailor pub (within half a mile north-east)
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Seasalter and the whole of Kent
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Also near Seasalter
Also in Seasalter
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books festival paella catering in Seasalter?
It brings theatre to the food court.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Seasalter Christian Centre? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Seasalter have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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