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Festival & event paella in Little Conghurst, Kent
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Little Conghurst: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Open days and community events
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering for Little Conghurst events
Fairs, fêtes and events in Little Conghurst
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Little Conghurst and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Little Conghurst, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN18 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Little Conghurst for festival paella catering include Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Schools near Little Conghurst include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
Festival paella catering in Little Conghurst, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and agricultural and county shows.
Rural events near Little Conghurst can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, events in Little Conghurst stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Where we can cook in Little Conghurst
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Events we cater in Little Conghurst
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Little Conghurst:
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.1 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Nearby places to Little Conghurst
Other catering in Little Conghurst
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Little Conghurst hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Little Conghurst
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 follow the site rules.
Is Little Conghurst too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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