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Festival Paella Catering for Shadoxhurst events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Shadoxhurst.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Book festival paella catering in Shadoxhurst
Festival paella catering in Shadoxhurst, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Typical bookings include seasonal markets and feeding crew and volunteers, with giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Shadoxhurst, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen info is on display
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
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What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Shadoxhurst, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Who books festival paella catering in Shadoxhurst?
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Shadoxhurst, people book us for occasions like:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
School fairs, for a school like John Wallis Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What festival paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Running an event in Shadoxhurst
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Shadoxhurst and nearby villages. Shadoxhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Shadoxhurst to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If your event is in Stone Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, Ham Street station is about 3.1 miles away. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN26, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road. Other places close to Shadoxhurst for festival paella catering include Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shadoxhurst include Orlestone Forest.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shadoxhurst
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Questions from Shadoxhurst
Which station should guests use for Shadoxhurst?
Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shadoxhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shadoxhurst.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Shadoxhurst hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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