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Festival & event paella in Studdal, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Studdal? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
Live festival paella catering in Studdal
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Studdal, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and music and food festivals, we can cook churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
At a fête or field event near Studdal, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why choose live paella in Studdal?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Studdal
Studdal is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Studdal. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Studdal to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Martin Mill station is about 2.3 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Chapel Lane, Homestead Lane and Northdowns Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Studdal for festival paella catering include Ashley (1 mile south-west), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south), Sutton (1 mile east) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.2 miles south).
FAQs for Studdal
Can you cook near the sea around Studdal?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Studdal 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.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cover Studdal?
Yes, we do. Studdal is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, events in Studdal stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Studdal, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Where we can cook in Studdal
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to Studdal
Other catering in Studdal
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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