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Festival & event paella in Westenhanger, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Westenhanger.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering in Westenhanger
Events we cater in Westenhanger
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, Westenhanger has its own station, Westenhanger station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Festival paella catering for your event in Westenhanger
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Typical bookings include race days and sports events and feeding crew and volunteers, serving seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Westenhanger, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Westenhanger
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Westenhanger
Also in Westenhanger
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Crew meals are served at set times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Westenhanger events: pitches and permissions
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Westenhanger, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Westenhanger is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Westenhanger to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Sandling Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Westenhanger, we cover Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). The countryside around Westenhanger includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Westenhanger include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Westenhanger
Is Westenhanger too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Westenhanger for guests?
Westenhanger station, in Westenhanger itself.
Do you cater in Westenhanger?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Westenhanger. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
What happens on the day
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. Evening events in Westenhanger have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Westenhanger? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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