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Festival & event paella in Further Quarter, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Further Quarter? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Open days
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
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Further Quarter: your questions answered
Is Further Quarter close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Further Quarter.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list.
Festival paella catering in Further Quarter, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and food and music festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Further Quarter, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Events we cater in Further Quarter
One trader, many diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Further Quarter, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For an evening event in Further Quarter, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; 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.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Towns and villages near Further Quarter
What else we do in Further Quarter
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Community events around Further Quarter
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Further Quarter to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Further Quarter, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across the TN26 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Further Quarter, we also cover High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Further Quarter and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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