Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Harbourland
Looking for festival paella catering in Harbourland? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Open days
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Harbourland
What affects the price in Harbourland
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Harbourland, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
How our festival paella catering works in Harbourland
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For village fêtes and summer fairs and christmas and farmers’ markets, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
Rural events near Harbourland can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening events in Harbourland have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Harbourland
Harbourland is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Harbourland, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Events in parks such as Vinters Valley Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Paul's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Harbourland, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the ME14 postcode area. We also cook at events in Penenden Heath (1 mile south), Foley Park (1 mile south), Grove Green (1 mile south-east), Ringlestone (1 mile west) and Sandling (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Harbourland include Valley Park School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms (0.7 miles north)
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Crew meals are served at set times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Events we cater in Harbourland
Crew love a hot meal.
Whatever you are celebrating in Harbourland, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
School fairs, for a school like Sandling Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Your questions about festival paella catering in Harbourland
Do you trade at school fairs around Harbourland?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Could we have live paella in Vinters Valley Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Trader information and site rules
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Harbourland
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Also near Harbourland
Also in Harbourland
- 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