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Festival & event paella in Biddenden Green, Kent
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Biddenden Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering for Biddenden Green events
How our festival paella catering works in Biddenden Green
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For village fêtes and summer fairs and school fairs and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Biddenden Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Running an event in Biddenden Green
Biddenden Green is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Biddenden Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Biddenden Green. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Smarden Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN27 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Lewd Lane and Pluckley Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Biddenden Green, we cover Smarden (1 mile south-west), Smarden Bell (1 mile west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (2 miles south-west) and Southernden (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For an evening event in Biddenden Green, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Biddenden Green
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Biddenden Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity and school events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Biddenden Green: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Biddenden Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Biddenden Green from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you come to Biddenden Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Biddenden Green is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What affects the price in Biddenden Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff