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Festival & event paella in Hareplain, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Hareplain. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Hareplain
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hareplain
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Hareplain from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cover Hareplain?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hareplain is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Festival paella catering for your event in Hareplain
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Hareplain, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Occasions we cook for in Hareplain
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hareplain:
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Hareplain events: pitches and permissions
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Hareplain, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hareplain is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Hareplain, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. For events just outside Hareplain, we cover Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find Three Chimneys Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Places near Hareplain
Other catering in Hareplain
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Hareplain hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Hareplain, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hareplain, and we will put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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