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Festival & event paella in Hunton, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Hunton.
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering for Hunton events
Festival paella catering in Hunton, cooked live
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it’s village fêtes and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Near Hunton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Who books festival paella catering in Hunton?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Yalding station, about 2.1 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hunton: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hunton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Hunton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Hunton events: pitches and permissions
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME15 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hunton to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A paella pan draws people in. Events in parks such as Quarry Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
We cater events across ME15. Your event could be at a home on West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane. Other places close to Hunton for festival paella catering include Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen info is on display
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Hunton stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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