Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Bapchild
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Bapchild.
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering near Bapchild
Festival paella catering in Bapchild, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include school fairs and fundraisers and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
Near Bapchild, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Running an event in Bapchild
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If your event is in Cromers Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like Rodmersham School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. 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.
We cover events in every part of the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Bapchild for festival paella catering include Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles north-west).
- Schools near Bapchild include The Sittingbourne School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles east)
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Bapchild
Is Bapchild 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.
What’s the nearest station to Bapchild for guests?
Teynham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bapchild
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Events we cater in Bapchild
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bapchild and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Paella compared with other options
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Bapchild and across Kent
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
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 while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Bapchild stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. 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 set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Bapchild
What else we do in Bapchild
- 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