Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Woodchurch
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Woodchurch. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
- Agricultural and county shows
Planning an event in Woodchurch?
How our festival paella catering works in Woodchurch
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and school fairs and fundraisers, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Woodchurch, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening events in Woodchurch 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 clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Kent, including Woodchurch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Woodchurch
More for events in Woodchurch
Community events around Woodchurch
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Woodchurch, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Woodchurch to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Woodchurch for festival paella catering include Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woodchurch include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Stonebridge Inn (within half a mile south)
Woodchurch: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Woodchurch for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you cook in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Woodchurch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
For event organisers in Woodchurch
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Woodchurch? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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