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Festival & event paella in Knave's Ash, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Knave's Ash and the surrounding area.
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering in Knave's Ash
How our festival paella catering works in Knave's Ash
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For village fêtes and summer fairs and charity and school events, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
At a field event near Knave's Ash, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Event catering near Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Knave's Ash, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Knave's Ash. We cater in 922 places in Kent.
School fairs, for a school like Hoath Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 3 miles of Knave's Ash, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For festival paella catering in CT3, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Knave's Ash, we also cover Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Knave's Ash include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Knave's Ash
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Knave's Ash, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Other catering in Knave's Ash
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
FAQs for Knave's Ash
Do you trade at school fairs around Knave's Ash?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Knave's Ash close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening events in Knave's Ash have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Knave's Ash? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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