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Festival & event paella in Lamberhurst Quarter, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Lamberhurst Quarter. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
Festival paella catering for Lamberhurst Quarter events
Festival paella catering for your event in Lamberhurst Quarter
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for food and music festivals and open days.
For a village fête or field event near Lamberhurst Quarter, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Events in Lamberhurst Quarter and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Lamberhurst Quarter events: pitches and permissions
Lamberhurst Quarter is about 4 miles south of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Lamberhurst Quarter and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Lamberhurst Quarter, we also cover Key's Green (1 mile north), Petteridge (2 miles north-east), Lamberhurst (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles north) and Pembury (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Pembury Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
FAQs for Lamberhurst Quarter
How far is Lamberhurst Quarter from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Why choose festival paella catering in Lamberhurst Quarter?
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Community events and open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Frant station, about 3.3 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Lamberhurst Quarter, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in Lamberhurst Quarter? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Lamberhurst Quarter
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lamberhurst Quarter
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Nearby places to Lamberhurst Quarter
Also in Lamberhurst Quarter
- 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