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Festival & event paella in Birchden, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Birchden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
Festival paella catering near Birchden
Festival paella catering for your event in Birchden
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for seasonal markets and music and food festivals.
Near Birchden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For an evening event in Birchden, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Birchden? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Event catering near Birchden
Birchden is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN3, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Thomas the Apostle? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the TN3 postcode area. For events just outside Birchden, we cover Groombridge (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (2 miles north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.9 miles west) and The Corn Exchange (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Kent, including Birchden
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Birchden
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Birchden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Birchden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Perfect for your event in Birchden
It brings theatre to the food court.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Birchden and Kent:
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Agricultural and county shows
School fairs, for a school like Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Birchden
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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