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Festival Paella Catering in Linkhill
Planning festival paella catering in Linkhill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering in Linkhill
About our festival paella catering in Linkhill
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and village fêtes, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
A fête near Linkhill might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Linkhill
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
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How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Linkhill have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Linkhill
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Linkhill?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you cover Linkhill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Linkhill. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Linkhill events: pitches and permissions
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Linkhill. Linkhill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Linkhill to Canterbury (28 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Mission Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Linkhill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN18. Close by, we cover events in Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Linkhill includes Flatropers Wood.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
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