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Festival Paella Catering for Wittersham events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wittersham.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Wittersham
Why choose live paella in Wittersham?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Wittersham and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Festival paella catering for your event in Wittersham
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Whether it is county and country shows and summer fairs and fêtes, we will put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
At a fête or field event near Wittersham, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wittersham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Wittersham events: pitches and permissions
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Wittersham to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Wittersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 5 miles of Wittersham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Kent takes in TN30, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages. Wittersham is on the B2082, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Wittersham stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Nearby places to Wittersham
Other catering in Wittersham
FAQs for Wittersham
Which station should guests use for Wittersham?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Wittersham?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Why choose festival paella catering in Wittersham?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Wittersham and Kent:
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Rye station, about 4.5 miles south.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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