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Festival & event paella in Kingswood, 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 Kingswood.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Festival paella catering in Kingswood, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Kingswood. For school and charity events and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
A fête near Kingswood might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Kingswood
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Towns and villages near Kingswood
More for events in Kingswood
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Summer events in Kingswood have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about festival paella catering in Kingswood
What’s the nearest station to Kingswood for guests?
Harrietsham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Kingswood
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Kingswood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kingswood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Kingswood Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Harrietsham station is about 2.1 miles away. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Local streets include Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Kingswood for festival paella catering include Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Occasions we cook for in Kingswood
It brings theatre to the food court.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
Running a fête for a church like Kingswood Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Kingswood hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- 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