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Festival Paella Catering for Boughton Aluph events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Boughton Aluph and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days
- County and country shows
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Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Boughton Aluph. Popular choices include vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for county and country shows and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Rural events near Boughton Aluph can be a long way from food outlets, 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.
What festival paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Perfect for your event in Boughton Aluph
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Boughton Aluph and Kent:
- Country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
Running a fête for a church like All Saints’ Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Event catering near Boughton Aluph
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we will come to your venue or garden. Boughton Aluph is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Boughton Aluph to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Wye School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Wye station is about 1 mile away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Boughton Aluph, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the TN25 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find Flying Horse Inn (1 mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
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How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Boughton Aluph, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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FAQs for Boughton Aluph
Is Boughton Aluph close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Boughton Aluph?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
- 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