Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Walmer events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Walmer: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering in Walmer
How our festival paella catering works in Walmer
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it’s county and country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
For events in a place like Walmer, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Running an event in Walmer
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Walmer. Walmer is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Walmer to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Downs Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 0.7 miles west. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in CT14, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road or the roads around them. You will find Walmer on the A258, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (within half a mile south-east).
- Local schools include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
Nearby places to Walmer
Other catering in Walmer
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Walmer questions
Is Walmer close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Walmer, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Walmer hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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