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Festival & event paella in Whitehill, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Whitehill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering near Whitehill
Festival paella catering in Whitehill, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We’re frequently asked to cater agricultural and county shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Near Whitehill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in Whitehill?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Whitehill hosts choose us
- We cover Whitehill and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What else we do in Whitehill
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Whitehill
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Why choose festival paella catering in Whitehill?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitehill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Your questions about festival paella catering in Whitehill
Which station should guests use for Whitehill?
Faversham station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Whitehill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Whitehill
Whitehill is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Events in Whitehill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Whitehill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Faversham station is about 1 mile away. School fairs, for a school like Ospringe Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cater events across ME13 and the streets around it. From Brogdale Road and Eastling Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Brogdale (1 mile west), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Maison Dieu pub (0.7 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Whitehill have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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