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Festival Paella Catering for Cudham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cudham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sports club events
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in Cudham
Festival paella catering in Cudham, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and fêtes and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
A fête near Cudham might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Cudham
Is Cudham close to London?
About 15 miles from central London.
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.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Perfect for your event in Cudham
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity and school events
- Race days and sports events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Cudham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
Event catering near Cudham
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. For an event in Cudham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Cudham. Cudham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Cudham to London (15 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Cudham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in TN14, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Cudham includes Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Cudham include Charles Darwin School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, events in Cudham stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
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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Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Cudham
What else we do in Cudham
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Why choose live paella in Cudham?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Cudham and across Kent
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Cudham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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