Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Bonnington events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Bonnington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering near Bonnington
Festival paella catering in Bonnington, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We’re frequently asked to cater farmers’ and Christmas markets and summer fairs and fêtes, serving seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Bonnington might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Events we cater in Bonnington
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Aldington Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Bonnington
Also in Bonnington
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Summer events in Bonnington have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Bonnington
How far is Bonnington from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
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.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Provide seating near the food
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Running an event in Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Bonnington or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Bonnington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bonnington to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Events in parks such as Poulton Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Rumwold? A paella pan draws people in. 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.
For festival paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Bonnington, we also cover Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning festival paella catering in Bonnington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bonnington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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