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Festival & event paella in Kingsnorth, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Kingsnorth? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering in Kingsnorth
Fairs, fêtes and events in Kingsnorth
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Kingsnorth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Kingsnorth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Kingsnorth to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles north. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN23 and TN26, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kingsnorth include Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Kingsnorth include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
About our festival paella catering in Kingsnorth
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For summer fairs and fêtes and sports club events, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Near Kingsnorth, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Kingsnorth have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- We cover Kingsnorth and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Common questions in Kingsnorth
Do you come out to small places like Kingsnorth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you cater in Kingsnorth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kingsnorth and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Who books festival paella catering in Kingsnorth?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Kingsnorth, people book us for events such as:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning festival paella catering in Kingsnorth? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Kingsnorth
- 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