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Festival & event paella in Aldington Frith, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Aldington Frith? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering for Aldington Frith events
Festival paella catering in Aldington Frith, made fresh on the day
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and school and charity events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros and more.
Near Aldington Frith, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Running an event in Aldington Frith
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Aldington Frith, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Aldington Frith is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Aldington Frith to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring festival paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Aldington Frith
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books festival paella catering in Aldington Frith?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever you are celebrating in Aldington Frith, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Seasonal markets
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
If your event is in Poulton Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
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The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Aldington Frith stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Planning festival paella catering in Aldington Frith? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Aldington Frith
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Aldington Frith
Could we have live paella in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Aldington Frith from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
- 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