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Festival Paella Catering for Lynsted events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Lynsted and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Lynsted
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Festival paella catering in Lynsted, cooked live
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We are frequently asked to cater race days and sports events and open days, serving vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Lynsted, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Nearby places to Lynsted
What else we do in Lynsted
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Lynsted, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Lynsted
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Lynsted for guests?
Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements and we will respond.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lynsted? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lynsted, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Lynsted hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Running an event in Lynsted
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Lynsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Lynsted to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Lynsted, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cook at events all over the ME9 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Lynsted for festival paella catering include Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Lynsted include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Book crew catering in advance
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall 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