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Festival & event paella in Eridge Green, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Eridge Green and across Kent.
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering for Eridge Green events
Your questions about festival paella catering in Eridge Green
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Eridge Green for guests?
Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
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 space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Festival paella catering in Eridge Green, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We’re often asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and sports club events, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Eridge Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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What else we do in Eridge Green
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Eridge Green hosts choose us
- We cover Eridge Green and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Occasions we cook for in Eridge Green
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Whatever you are celebrating in Eridge Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School and charity events
Events in parks such as Eridge Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll 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.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening events in Eridge Green have light until about 9:15pm 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.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Eridge Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Eridge Green events: pitches and permissions
Eridge Green is about 3 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Eridge Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Eridge Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Eridge Green to Brighton (24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Eridge station is about 1.2 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity Church? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Warren Farm Lane and Forge Road. Other places close to Eridge Green for festival paella catering include Frant (2 miles east), The Platt (2 miles south-east), Mark Cross (3 miles south-east), Town Row (3 miles south) and Rotherfield (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-east) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eridge Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
What affects the price in Eridge Green
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
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.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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