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Festival Paella Catering for Boughton Monchelsea events
Paella 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 Boughton Monchelsea.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Boughton Monchelsea
Festival paella catering in Boughton Monchelsea, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. For county and country shows and race days and sports events, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Boughton Monchelsea, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For an evening event in Boughton Monchelsea, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Boughton Monchelsea
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Boughton Monchelsea
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Your questions about festival paella catering in Boughton Monchelsea
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Boughton Monchelsea?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Boughton Monchelsea too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Event catering near Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Boughton Monchelsea, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Boughton Monchelsea is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Boughton Monchelsea to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Boughton Monchelsea include the B2163, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Boughton Monchelsea, we cover Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Boughton Monchelsea includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Curious Eatery pub (under half a mile west)
Who books festival paella catering in Boughton Monchelsea?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events normally 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Boughton Monchelsea, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
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 is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
- 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