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Festival & event paella in Ditton, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ditton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Charity and school events
- Community events and open days
Planning an event in Ditton?
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Ditton, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Ditton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering for your event in Ditton
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it’s seasonal markets and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Summer fairs around Ditton are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Ditton
Could we have live paella in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Ditton close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
For event organisers in Ditton
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Occasions we cook for in Ditton
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ditton, people book us for occasions like:
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ditton Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Events in Ditton and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ditton
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Community events around Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Ditton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ditton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ditton to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
This part of Kent takes in ME20. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Scott Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Ditton, we cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ditton include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kentish Quarryman pub (less than half a mile north)
- 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