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Festival Paella Catering for St Peter's events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in St Peter's.
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for St Peter's events
Festival paella catering in St Peter's, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater county and country shows and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
Summer fairs around St Peter's are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Common questions in St Peter's
Which station should guests use for St Peter's?
Broadstairs station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Occasions we cook for in St Peter's
It covers several diets with one trader.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in St Peter's book us for occasions like:
- School and charity events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Dane Court Grammar School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
Event catering near St Peter's
St Peter's is about 1 mile north-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in St Peter's. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Broadstairs station is about 0.7 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cater events across the CT10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Upton Road, Green Lane and Speke Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. St Peter's sits on or near the A255, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Broadstairs (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile north) and Kingsgate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crampton Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near St Peter's include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile south-east) and Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose live paella in St Peter's?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. 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
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in St Peter's stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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