Medway · England
Festival Paella Catering in Meresborough
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Meresborough.
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days and community events
Live festival paella catering in Meresborough
Fairs, fêtes and events in Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME8 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Meresborough to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Park Wood Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St Paul's Church? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in ME8, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Meresborough include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
Festival paella catering in Meresborough, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For feeding crew and volunteers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella and more.
A fête near Meresborough might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Towns and villages near Meresborough
What else we do in Meresborough
Questions from Meresborough
Do you trade at school fairs around Meresborough?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater in Meresborough?
We do. Meresborough is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Meresborough hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Meresborough
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Who books festival paella catering in Meresborough?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Meresborough, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Meresborough, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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