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Festival & event paella in Ospringe, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Ospringe and across Kent.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in Ospringe
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
How our festival paella catering works in Ospringe
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and seasonal markets.
Events near Ospringe are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Ospringe, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Ospringe
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ospringe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ospringe Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Other catering in Ospringe
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
What affects the price in Ospringe
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
FAQs for Ospringe
Is Ospringe close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Ospringe for guests?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Ospringe events: pitches and permissions
Ospringe is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Ospringe, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Ospringe to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 0.8 miles east. If your event is in Oare Meadow, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Water Lane, Lower Road and Capel Road. Other places close to Ospringe for festival paella catering include Whitehill (1 mile south), Faversham (1 mile north-east), Davington (1 mile north-east), Brogdale (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Maison Dieu pub (under half a mile north-east)
- 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