Medway · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hempstead events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hempstead: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- Food and music festivals
- Open days
Book festival paella catering in Hempstead
Festival paella catering in Hempstead, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for VIP and hospitality areas and charity and school events.
In Hempstead, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hempstead: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hempstead?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Hempstead from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you cater in Hempstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hempstead and the rest of Medway. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hempstead
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
More for events in Hempstead
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. 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.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Medway, including Hempstead
Hempstead events: pitches and permissions
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Hempstead will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Hempstead is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our events stretch from Hempstead to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Hempstead Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Medway takes in ME7 and ME8. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Hempstead include the A278, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Hempstead for festival paella catering include Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hempstead includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
Who books festival paella catering in Hempstead?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hempstead:
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues have rules for 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.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Hempstead stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Hempstead? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
- 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