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Festival & event paella in Hucking, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hucking and the surrounding area.
- Charity and school events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Hucking
About our festival paella catering in Hucking
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re often booked for crew, volunteer and VIP catering and school fairs and fundraisers.
At a field event near Hucking, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen details are available at the stall.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Hucking: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hucking for guests?
Hollingbourne station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
How far is Hucking from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
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 cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cover Hucking?
We do. Hucking is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
For event organisers in Hucking
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hucking? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd 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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Who books festival paella catering in Hucking?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Margaret? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Hucking, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Events in Hucking and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Running an event in Hucking
Hucking is about 5 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hucking and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Hucking to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hollingbourne station is about 2.1 miles away. Events in parks such as Stockbury Hill Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. 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 ME17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Hucking for festival paella catering include Bicknor (1 mile east), Broad Street (1 mile south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south), Wormshill (2 miles east) and Eyhorne Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.8 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hook and Hatchet pub (under half a mile west)
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Also in Hucking
- 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