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Festival & event paella in Acton, Kent
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Acton and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering in Acton
Festival paella catering in Acton, made fresh on the day
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Whether it’s country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella and more.
A fête near Acton might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in Acton
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Acton and Kent:
- School and charity events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- Agricultural and county shows
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.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
Towns and villages near Acton
What else we do in Acton
FAQs for Acton
Can you cook near the sea around Acton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Acton for guests?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles east of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cover Acton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Acton and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Crew meals are served at set times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, events in Acton stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Acton events: pitches and permissions
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Acton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Acton to Canterbury (24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 4.4 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). The countryside around Acton includes Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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