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Festival Paella Catering in Upstreet
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upstreet.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Upstreet
Who books festival paella catering in Upstreet?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If your event is in Grove Ferry Picnic Area, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
Festival paella catering for your event in Upstreet
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. Whether it is sports club events and charity and school events, we can cook giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella for your guests.
A fête near Upstreet might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose live paella in Upstreet?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Upstreet
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Upstreet have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Upstreet
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.
Which station should guests use for Upstreet?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
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 picture if you are not sure.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What affects the price in Upstreet
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Running an event in Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Events in Upstreet are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Upstreet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Chislet Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Upstreet, we also cover Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grove Ferry Inn (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Upstreet
Other catering in Upstreet
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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