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Festival & event paella in Northwood, Kent
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Northwood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Northwood events
How our festival paella catering works in Northwood
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We are frequently asked to cater open days and community events and sports club events, with seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
Around Northwood, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Also near Northwood
Other catering in Northwood
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Questions from Northwood
Which station should guests use for Northwood?
The closest is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is Northwood close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Northwood, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm 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 clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: 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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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Event catering near Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For an event in Northwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Northwood. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Dame Janet Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mark's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northwood, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across the CT12, CT10 and CT11 postcode area. Local streets include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A254 and A256, Northwood is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
- 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