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Festival Paella Catering for Horsmonden events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Horsmonden. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Horsmonden
Festival paella catering in Horsmonden, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. For school and charity events and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella and more.
At a fête or field event near Horsmonden, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Running an event in Horsmonden
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Horsmonden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Horsmonden to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in TN12 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane. For events just outside Horsmonden, we cover Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Highwayman pub (within half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Summer events in Horsmonden have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Horsmonden
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Horsmonden:
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Horsmonden: your questions answered
How far is Horsmonden from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues 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 soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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