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Festival Paella Catering for Waterham events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Waterham.
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering in Waterham
Event catering near Waterham
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Waterham. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Seasalter Levels, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of ME13. Close by, we cover events in Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Waterham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Festival paella catering for your event in Waterham
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater school and charity events and VIP and hospitality areas.
Near Waterham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Waterham, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
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’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Waterham
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Why choose festival paella catering in Waterham?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Waterham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Whitstable station is about 3.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
Your questions about festival paella catering in Waterham
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Waterham for guests?
Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Nearby places to Waterham
Other catering in Waterham
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Waterham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Events in Waterham and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at 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