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Festival Paella Catering in Cheeseman's Green
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Cheeseman's Green and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Cheeseman's Green
Community events around Cheeseman's Green
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Cheeseman's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 2.4 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Cheeseman's Green, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Cheeseman's Green, we also cover Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Cheeseman's Green include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
Festival paella catering for your event in Cheeseman's Green
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For race days and sports events and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella and more.
A fête near Cheeseman's Green might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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Perfect for your event in Cheeseman's Green
One trader, many diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Cheeseman's Green book us for events such as:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School and charity events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Finberry Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Events in Cheeseman's Green and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Cheeseman's Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Provide seating near the food
Crew meals are served at set times.
Larger pans for peak times.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cheeseman's Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Cheeseman's Green for guests?
Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you cover Cheeseman's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cheeseman's Green is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Cheeseman's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
- 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