Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Broadwater Down events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Broadwater Down.
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Broadwater Down?
About our festival paella catering in Broadwater Down
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include farmers’ and Christmas markets and school fairs and fundraisers, serving giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros.
Around Broadwater Down, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Broadwater Down, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Broadwater Down
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Who books festival paella catering in Broadwater Down?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
If your event is in Dunorlan Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
Towns and villages near Broadwater Down
More for events in Broadwater Down
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Community events around Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Broadwater Down and the surrounding area. Broadwater Down is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Broadwater Down to Brighton (26 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Broadwater Down Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Broadwater Down, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Broadwater Down include the A267, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Broadwater Down for festival paella catering include Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadwater Down includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Sir Alf Ramsey pub (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Broadwater Down
Can you cook in Dunorlan Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
- 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