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Festival Paella Catering for Weddington events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Weddington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- School and charity events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
Book festival paella catering in Weddington
Festival paella catering in Weddington, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for crew, volunteer and VIP catering and sports club events.
At a fête or field event near Weddington, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Other catering in Weddington
Common questions in Weddington
Which station should guests use for Weddington?
Sandwich station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Weddington from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Weddington?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Perfect for your event in Weddington
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Provide seating near the food
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Weddington events: pitches and permissions
Weddington is about 7 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Weddington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Weddington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Weddington to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. We also cook at events in Cop Street (1 mile north), Ash (1 mile south-west), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Weddington stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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