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Festival & event paella in Aldington, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Aldington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering for Aldington events
About our festival paella catering in Aldington
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for sports clubs and race days and open days and community events.
Near Aldington, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
FAQs for Aldington
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Aldington?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Aldington for guests?
Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Aldington have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any 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.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Aldington events: pitches and permissions
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Aldington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Aldington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Aldington to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Martin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Aldington, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. Whether your event is on Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Aldington, we cover Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile east)
Also near Aldington
What else we do in Aldington
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cover Aldington and the whole of Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Aldington
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Aldington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Festivals
- School and charity events
Events in parks such as Poulton Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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