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Festival Paella Catering in Knockholt Pound
Looking for festival paella catering in Knockholt Pound? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
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About our festival paella catering in Knockholt Pound
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Knockholt Pound. We cook giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for crew, volunteer and VIP catering and seasonal markets.
For a village fête or field event near Knockholt Pound, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening events in Knockholt Pound have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Knockholt Pound
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Event catering near Knockholt Pound
Knockholt Pound is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Knockholt Pound will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Knockholt Pound to London (about 16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 2 miles north. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Halstead Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Old London Road, Bond Close and Main Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Knockholt (1 mile south-west), Halstead (1 mile north-east), Sepham Heath (1 mile north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Badgers Mount (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.4 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Knockholt Pound
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Your questions about festival paella catering in Knockholt Pound
Do you trade at school fairs around Knockholt Pound?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Knockholt Pound?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Knockholt Pound.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Knockholt Pound
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Knockholt Pound hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
- 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