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Festival Paella Catering in Brookland
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Brookland and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Brookland
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening events in Brookland have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Festival paella catering in Brookland, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. On the menu are giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
For a village fête or field event near Brookland, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Occasions we cook for in Brookland
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Brookland book us for occasions like:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
- Sports club events
School fairs, for a school like Brookland Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Questions from Brookland
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Brookland?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook near the sea around Brookland?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Event catering near Brookland
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Brookland are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Brookland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Brookland to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away. Running a fête for a church like St Augustine's Church? A paella pan draws people in. The coast is within about 6 miles of Brookland, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For festival paella catering in TN29, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road. If your venue is just outside Brookland, we also cover Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Brookland
What else we do in Brookland
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Brookland hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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