Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Baker's Cross events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Baker's Cross and the surrounding area.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Baker's Cross?
How it works
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. At midsummer, events in Baker's Cross stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Festival paella catering in Baker's Cross, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and sports club events, with seafood paella, churros and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Baker's Cross, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or TN17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Nearby places to Baker's Cross
Also in Baker's Cross
Why choose live paella in Baker's Cross?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
Running an event in Baker's Cross
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Baker's Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Baker's Cross to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Events in parks such as Crane Valley need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about a mile of Baker's Cross, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN17 and TN18, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen info is on display
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Baker's Cross questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Baker's Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Flat, firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Baker's Cross
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
- 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