Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Foley Park
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Foley Park: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Foley Park
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Festival paella catering in Foley Park, cooked live
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Typical bookings include country shows and charity and school events, with vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
Summer fairs around Foley Park are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Foley Park
Foley Park is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Foley Park and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Foley Park to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
If your event is in Vinters Valley Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Luke? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in ME14, ME15 and ME16 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Well Road, Rock Road and Byron Road. Main roads around Foley Park include the A249, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Foley Park, we cover Penenden Heath (1 mile north-east), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Foley Park includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Hollybush Public House (within half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Foley Park
Other catering in Foley Park
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or ME14 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Foley Park: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Vinters Valley Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Foley Park?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in Foley Park, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Why choose festival paella catering in Foley Park?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
School fairs, for a school like St Paul's Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- A level pitch on firm ground
- 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 booking.
On the menu in Foley Park
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
- 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