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Festival Paella Catering for Stone in Oxney events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Stone in Oxney and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering near Stone in Oxney
What affects the price in Stone in Oxney
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
Larger events usually cost less per head, 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 every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Festival paella catering for your event in Stone in Oxney
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include christmas and farmers’ markets and food and music festivals, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near Stone in Oxney can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Community events around Stone in Oxney
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Stone in Oxney. Stone in Oxney is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Stone in Oxney stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN30 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Stone in Oxney
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Stone in Oxney, people book us for events such as:
- Sports clubs and race days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
Your questions about festival paella catering in Stone in Oxney
Which station should guests use for Stone in Oxney?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
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.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Also near Stone in Oxney
What else we do in Stone in Oxney
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
- 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