Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Cross-at-Hand
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Cross-at-Hand and the surrounding area.
- School and charity events
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering in Cross-at-Hand
Who books festival paella catering in Cross-at-Hand?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cross-at-Hand, people book us for occasions like:
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
About our festival paella catering in Cross-at-Hand
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We are frequently asked to cater seasonal markets and VIP and hospitality areas, with giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Cross-at-Hand, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
What affects the price in Cross-at-Hand
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cross-at-Hand, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cross-at-Hand? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Event catering near Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Cross-at-Hand will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Cross-at-Hand, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in TN12, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
Nearby places to Cross-at-Hand
More for events in Cross-at-Hand
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cross-at-Hand questions
How far is Cross-at-Hand from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Cross-at-Hand?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Cross-at-Hand?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Cross-at-Hand have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Cross-at-Hand
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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