Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Meopham events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Meopham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Book festival paella catering in Meopham
How our festival paella catering works in Meopham
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for race days and sports events and school fairs and fundraisers.
Summer fairs around Meopham are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Questions from Meopham
Which station should guests use for Meopham?
Meopham station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Meopham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
More for events in Meopham
Who books festival paella catering in Meopham?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
In Meopham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, Meopham station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Meopham
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Meopham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Meopham
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Running an event in Meopham
Meopham is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Meopham and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Meopham to London (21 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist? A paella pan draws people in. Events in parks such as Camer Park Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
We cook at events all over the DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, The Russets and The Pippins or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Foxendown (1 mile south-east), Sole Street (1 mile north-east), Round Street (1 mile north-east), Gold Street (1 mile north-east) and Nash Street (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Meopham include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Inn (0.9 miles east)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
- 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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