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Festival Paella Catering in Shirkoak
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Shirkoak. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
Book festival paella catering in Shirkoak
Community events around Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN26 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For festival paella catering in TN26, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Shirkoak for festival paella catering include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Festival paella catering in Shirkoak, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re often booked for sports clubs and race days and county and country shows.
Near Shirkoak, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Events we cater in Shirkoak
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Shirkoak:
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Shirkoak, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shirkoak? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Shirkoak hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Shirkoak and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Trader information and site rules
- Firm, level ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Common questions in Shirkoak
How far is Shirkoak from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Shirkoak 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.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
- 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