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Festival Paella Catering in Crockham Hill
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Crockham Hill.
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering near Crockham Hill
Festival paella catering in Crockham Hill, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For open days and school and charity events, we can cook giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Crockham Hill, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Crockham Hill
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Running an event in Crockham Hill
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Crockham Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity Church? A paella pan draws people in.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockham Hill include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Evening events in Crockham Hill have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Crockham Hill
What’s the nearest station to Crockham Hill for guests?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Crockham Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Crockham Hill and across Kent
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Crockham Hill
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Country shows
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
- 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