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Festival & event paella in Hawkenbury, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Hawkenbury and across Kent.
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Hawkenbury
How our festival paella catering works in Hawkenbury
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re frequently booked for festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets.
Near Hawkenbury, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For an evening event in Hawkenbury, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Hawkenbury? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Hawkenbury
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Hawkenbury:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Hawkenbury
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Hawkenbury
What else we do in Hawkenbury
What affects the price in Hawkenbury
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Hawkenbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Event catering near Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Hawkenbury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Hawkenbury, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hawkenbury, we also cover Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
FAQs for Hawkenbury
Which station should guests use for Hawkenbury?
Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Is Hawkenbury close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
- 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