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Festival & event paella in Ash, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Ash.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Book festival paella catering in Ash
Festival paella catering in Ash, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are frequently asked to cater open days and community events and country shows, with seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Ash might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will 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
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Event catering near Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ash and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the TN15 and DA3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Also in Ash
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For an evening event in Ash, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ash
Is Ash too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
What affects the price in Ash
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Ash
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
In Ash and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like New Ash Green Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
- 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