Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Maidstone events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Maidstone.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Maidstone?
About our festival paella catering in Maidstone
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. Whether it is open days and community events and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
Large events in Maidstone can draw big crowds, so serving speed matters; paella is served straight from the pan. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Crew meals are served at set times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Maidstone events: pitches and permissions
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Maidstone or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Maidstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Events in parks such as River Len LNR need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like South Borough Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Maidstone on the A20 and A26, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Maidstone Grammar School (within half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Paper Makers Arms (within half a mile north)
Why choose live paella in Maidstone?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Perfect for your event in Maidstone
One trader, many diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Maidstone book us for events such as:
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
FAQs for Maidstone
How far is Maidstone from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Maidstone for guests?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Maidstone have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Maidstone? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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