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Festival & event paella in Hinxhill, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Hinxhill and across Kent.
- Country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
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How our festival paella catering works in Hinxhill
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We are often asked to cater sports clubs and race days and community events and open days, serving seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Hinxhill, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Hinxhill questions
How far is Hinxhill from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Hinxhill?
We do. We cook at events in Hinxhill and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Hinxhill stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Hinxhill
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hinxhill and the surrounding area. Hinxhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Brook Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN25 and TN24 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Hinxhill includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Hinxhill
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Larger pans for peak times.
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Also in Hinxhill
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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