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Festival & event paella in Boughton Lees, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Boughton Lees. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Boughton Lees
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Festival paella catering for your event in Boughton Lees
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for charity and school events and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a fête or field event near Boughton Lees, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Occasions we cook for in Boughton Lees
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- County and country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Boughton Lees have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Boughton Lees
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN25 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint Christopher's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wye station, about 1.4 miles east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Boughton Lees, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road. Other places close to Boughton Lees for festival paella catering include Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Boughton Lees includes Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Flying Horse Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Boughton Lees
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Events in Boughton Lees and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Boughton Lees questions
Which station should guests use for Boughton Lees?
Wye station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Boughton Lees?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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