Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Crockenhill
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Crockenhill. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Crockenhill?
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
About our festival paella catering in Crockenhill
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Typical bookings include crew, volunteer and VIP catering and open days, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
At a field event near Crockenhill, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Also near Crockenhill
What else we do in Crockenhill
Crockenhill questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Crockenhill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
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.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crockenhill.
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 cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater in Crockenhill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Crockenhill is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Why choose live paella in Crockenhill?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Crockenhill hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Community events around Crockenhill
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. For an event in Crockenhill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Crockenhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Crockenhill Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Swanley station is about 0.8 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Crockenhill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the BR8 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Orchards Academy (1.1 miles north)
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening events in Crockenhill have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Perfect for your event in Crockenhill
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Crockenhill, people book us for occasions like:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Souls? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking 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