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Festival & event paella in New Barn, Kent
Planning festival paella catering in New Barn? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- County and country shows
Book festival paella catering in New Barn
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Festival paella catering for your event in New Barn
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Whether it is feeding crew and volunteers and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around New Barn are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check allergen info is on display
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in New Barn have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from New Barn
Do you trade at school fairs around New Barn?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook in Rectory Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Fairs, fêtes and events in New Barn
New Barn is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the DA3 area, we can cook for your guests. New Barn is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Longfield Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Longfield station is about 1.2 miles away. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in DA3 and DA13, we plan around your venue and timings. From The Maples, Kenwood Avenue and Merileys Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), Longfield (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile south-west), Nash Street (1 mile east) and Meopham (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.6 miles north-east) and Stone Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Istead Rise Primary School (1 mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Who books festival paella catering in New Barn?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for around New Barn:
- Country shows
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of Saint Mary Magdalene? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Places near New Barn
Also in New Barn
Why choose live paella in New Barn?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why New Barn hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in New Barn and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in New Barn, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella 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