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Festival Paella Catering in Kenardington
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Kenardington.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering for Kenardington events
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening events in Kenardington have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Kenardington, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We are often asked to cater sports clubs and race days and christmas and farmers’ markets, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Rural events near Kenardington can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
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Perfect for your event in Kenardington
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Race days and sports events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
Why choose live paella in Kenardington?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Kenardington
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Event catering near Kenardington
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Kenardington or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kenardington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kenardington to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.8 miles away.
Wherever your event is in TN26, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find World's Wonder pub (under half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
FAQs for Kenardington
How far is Kenardington from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Kenardington for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- 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