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Festival & event paella in Fordcombe, Kent
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Fordcombe: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering in Fordcombe
How our festival paella catering works in Fordcombe
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Popular choices include seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for country shows and sports clubs and race days.
For a village fête or field event near Fordcombe, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Give traders a single information pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Why choose live paella in Fordcombe?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Fordcombe
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Fordcombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Running an event in Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Fordcombe and the surrounding area. Fordcombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Fordcombe to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Fordcombe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of TN3. Whether your event is on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Fordcombe for festival paella catering include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Chafford Arms (under half a mile east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Fordcombe stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Fordcombe questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Fordcombe?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Fordcombe too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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