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Festival Paella Catering for Bloodden events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Bloodden.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
Planning an event in Bloodden?
Festival paella catering for your event in Bloodden
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Typical bookings include village fêtes and charity and school events, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
Rural events near Bloodden can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
What affects the price in Bloodden
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bloodden
What else we do in Bloodden
Community events around Bloodden
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT3 area, we can cook for your guests. Bloodden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Adisham Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Adisham station is in Bloodden itself. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
Why choose festival paella catering in Bloodden?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bloodden and Kent:
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Innocents? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Bloodden have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Bloodden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Bloodden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Bloodden for guests?
Adisham station, in Bloodden itself.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Bloodden hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Provide seating near the food
- Give traders a single information pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Extra pans for busy periods.
- 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