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Festival & event paella in Broomfield, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Broomfield.
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
Planning an event in Broomfield?
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Broomfield, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Festival paella catering in Broomfield, made fresh on the day
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. On the menu are seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and race days and sports events.
Rural events near Broomfield can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Questions from Broomfield
Is Broomfield close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Broomfield?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Events we cater in Broomfield
It covers several diets with one trader.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Broomfield book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity and school events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
School fairs, for a school like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Events in Broomfield and across Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Broomfield events: pitches and permissions
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Broomfield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Broomfield includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Park Gate Inn (0.7 miles north)
Also in Broomfield
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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