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Festival Paella Catering in Gill's Green
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Gill's Green and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
Live festival paella catering in Gill's Green
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Gill's Green, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get 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, use our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Gill's Green, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For sports club events and community events and open days, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
At a field event near Gill's Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning festival paella catering in Gill's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Questions from Gill's Green
Is Gill's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Community events around Gill's Green
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Gill's Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Gill's Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Gill's Green to Canterbury (29 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Marlborough House School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Gill's Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in TN18 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Gill's Green include Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Hotel (1 mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan seating near the food area
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Places near Gill's Green
More for events in Gill's Green
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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