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Festival Paella Catering for Marden Thorn events
Planning festival paella catering in Marden Thorn? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Live festival paella catering in Marden Thorn
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
About our festival paella catering in Marden Thorn
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and festivals.
At a field event near Marden Thorn, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Event catering near Marden Thorn
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Marden Thorn to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Marden Thorn, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. Streets in the area include Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Marden Thorn, we also cover Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Marden Thorn
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Marden Thorn close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Marden Thorn have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Give traders a single information pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Occasions we cook for in Marden Thorn
Crew love a hot meal.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, Marden station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Nearby places to Marden Thorn
Also in Marden Thorn
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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