Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Cold Harbour, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Cold Harbour.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Cold Harbour
Festival paella catering in Cold Harbour, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include festivals and seasonal markets, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
Rural events near Cold Harbour can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Cold Harbour questions
Is Cold Harbour close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cover Cold Harbour?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cold Harbour. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Perfect for your event in Cold Harbour
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Cold Harbour book us for events such as:
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- County and country shows
Events in parks such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Running an event in Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Cold Harbour and nearby villages. Cold Harbour is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Cold Harbour to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Charing station is about 2.3 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Lawrence? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Cold Harbour, we also cover Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For an evening event in Cold Harbour, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Cold Harbour? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Towns and villages near Cold Harbour
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