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Festival & event paella in St Lawrence, Kent
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across St Lawrence and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering near St Lawrence
Festival paella catering for your event in St Lawrence
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We cook churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for open days and community events and food and music festivals.
Around St Lawrence, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
FAQs for St Lawrence
Can you cook near the sea around St Lawrence?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you trade at school fairs around St Lawrence?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Live paella or other catering?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including St Lawrence
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to St Lawrence
Other catering in St Lawrence
Community events around St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Tell us where your event in St Lawrence will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, St Lawrence has its own station, Ramsgate station. School fairs, for a school like Ellington Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT11 and CT12, we can cook for your guests. From Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You’ll find St Lawrence on the A255, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Fox pub (under half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning festival paella catering in St Lawrence? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in St Lawrence have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Who books festival paella catering in St Lawrence?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St Lawrence and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Laurence? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check allergen info is on display
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
- 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