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Festival & event paella in St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in St Margaret's at Cliffe.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering near St Margaret's at Cliffe
Festival paella catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s summer fairs and fêtes and school fairs and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
In St Margaret's at Cliffe, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
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 will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in St Margaret's at Cliffe stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Nearby places to St Margaret's at Cliffe
Also in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Community events around St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 4 miles of St Margaret's at Cliffe, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to St Margaret's at Cliffe for festival paella catering include West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
A little further out are St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Cliffs pub (within half a mile west)
Occasions we cook for in St Margaret's at Cliffe
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- School and charity events
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
FAQs for St Margaret's at Cliffe
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to St Margaret's at Cliffe for guests?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many different paellas?
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.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Provide seating near the food
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in St Margaret's at Cliffe
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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