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Festival Paella Catering in Hinxhill Park
Planning festival paella catering in Hinxhill Park? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering near Hinxhill Park
About our festival paella catering in Hinxhill Park
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For open days and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
At a fête or field event near Hinxhill Park, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Hinxhill Park questions
How far is Hinxhill Park from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How it works
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 the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Hinxhill Park stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Hinxhill Park events: pitches and permissions
Hinxhill Park is about 2 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN24, we can cook for your guests. Hinxhill Park is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 1.9 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Hinxhill Park, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN24, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Honeysuckle Avenue, Stitchworth Lane and Mallow Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Hinxhill Park, we cover Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Mersham (2 miles south), Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and South Stour (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Hinxhill Park include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Hinxhill Park
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hinxhill Park
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Perfect for your event in Hinxhill Park
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hinxhill Park, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
- Community events and open days
School fairs, for a school like Willesborough Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Hinxhill Park hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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