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Festival & event paella in Leigh, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Leigh.
- School and charity events
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering near Leigh
How our festival paella catering works in Leigh
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Whether it’s christmas and farmers’ markets and food and music festivals, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Leigh, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Leigh 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.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Leigh, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Leigh?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Leigh and across Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Leigh questions
Can you cook in Haysden Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Leigh close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Leigh
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. For an event in Leigh, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Leigh to London (about 25 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Leigh Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cover events in every part of the TN11 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Leigh, we cover Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (within half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Leigh
More for events in Leigh
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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