Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Nettlestead events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Nettlestead and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Community events and open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Festivals
Festival paella catering in Nettlestead
Festival paella catering for your event in Nettlestead
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Typical bookings include festivals and feeding crew and volunteers, with vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
Near Nettlestead, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Running an event in Nettlestead
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Nettlestead, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Nettlestead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Nettlestead to London (28 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cook at events all over the ME18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent. Close by, we cover events in Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (under half a mile east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Nettlestead and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
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What else we do in Nettlestead
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Nettlestead, and we will put together a menu and price.
Common questions in Nettlestead
Is Nettlestead too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Nettlestead for guests?
Wateringbury station, in Nettlestead itself.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For an evening event in Nettlestead, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Nettlestead?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Wateringbury station is in Nettlestead itself.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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