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Festival & event paella in Tilmanstone, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Tilmanstone.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Country shows
Festival paella catering near Tilmanstone
About our festival paella catering in Tilmanstone
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. For seasonal markets and school and charity events, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella and more.
At a field event near Tilmanstone, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Tilmanstone
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Events in Tilmanstone are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Tilmanstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tilmanstone to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cater events across CT14 and the streets around it. Local streets include Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Tilmanstone, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Tilmanstone
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.
How far is Tilmanstone from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. 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 us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Tilmanstone and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Tilmanstone
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Tilmanstone book us for events such as:
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tilmanstone? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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