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Festival & event paella in Barnes Street, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Barnes Street.
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Barnes Street?
How our festival paella catering works in Barnes Street
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. For county and country shows and race days and sports events, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Barnes Street, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Perfect for your event in Barnes Street
It brings theatre to the food court.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like Golden Green Mission Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Barnes Street
Do you come out to small places like Barnes Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Barnes Street close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you cater in Barnes Street?
Yes, we do. Barnes Street is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Barnes Street have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Running an event in Barnes Street
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Barnes Street, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Barnes Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Beltring station is about 2.2 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Hadlow Rural Community School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cater events across the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Barnes Street for festival paella catering include Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Barnes Street includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
Towns and villages near Barnes Street
Other catering in Barnes Street
- 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