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Festival Paella Catering in Whitstable
Paella 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 Whitstable.
- School and charity events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Whitstable
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Festival paella catering in Whitstable, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Whitstable. We are frequently asked to cater sports club events and feeding crew and volunteers, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
In Whitstable, a good food stall can make an event. One paella pitch covers several diets. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Whitstable, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Whitstable
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Events in parks such as Foxes Cross Bottom need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Whitstable
What else we do in Whitstable
FAQs for Whitstable
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Whitstable?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Whitstable?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Crew meals are served at set times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Event catering near Whitstable
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Whitstable will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Whitstable is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Whitstable to Canterbury (6 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Whitstable School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Whitstable has its own station, Whitstable station. The coast is within about a mile of Whitstable, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the CT5 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens. Main roads around Whitstable include the A299 and A2990, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Whitstable include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Whitstable include Whitstable Junior School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Whitstable Social Club pub (within half a mile north-west)
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Whitstable
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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