Medway · England
Festival Paella Catering for Burham events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Burham and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
Live festival paella catering in Burham
Burham events: pitches and permissions
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Burham Marsh, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Festival paella catering in ME1 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row. For events just outside Burham, we cover Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (less than half a mile north)
Festival paella catering in Burham, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include festivals and community events and open days, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Burham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Burham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What affects the price in Burham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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 it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Who books festival paella catering in Burham?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
In Burham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
School fairs, for a school like Burham Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Burham and the whole of Medway
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Burham questions
Is Burham 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.
What’s the nearest station to Burham for guests?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you cater in Burham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Burham is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
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