Medway · England
Festival Paella Catering in Bredhurst
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Bredhurst.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Bredhurst
Festival paella catering in Bredhurst, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Whether it’s sports clubs and race days and county and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Bredhurst, we can bring hot food 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 and clearly labelled.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
For event organisers in Bredhurst
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Bredhurst have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bredhurst, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Bredhurst hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Medway, including Bredhurst
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Provide seating near the food
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Questions from Bredhurst
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Bredhurst?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we are available.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Bredhurst?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Bredhurst events: pitches and permissions
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Bredhurst and the surrounding area. Bredhurst is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bredhurst to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Deanwood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. 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.
Wherever your event is in ME7, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Bredhurst includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
- 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