Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Sturry events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Sturry.
- Sports club events
- Festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
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How our festival paella catering works in Sturry
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are frequently asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, serving giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros.
Events near Sturry are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Why choose festival paella catering in Sturry?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Sturry, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Sturry, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Sturry is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Sturry station is in Sturry itself. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sturry, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For festival paella catering in CT2, we plan around your venue. From High Street, Park View and Link Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Sturry includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Sturry? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Sturry questions
Is Sturry close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Sturry for guests?
Sturry station, in Sturry itself.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sturry
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evening events in Sturry have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
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Also in Sturry
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Sturry hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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