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Festival Paella Catering in Paddock
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Paddock.
- Village fêtes
- School and charity events
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering for Paddock events
Festival paella catering in Paddock, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. For seasonal markets and village fêtes, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Near Paddock, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
For event organisers in Paddock
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Paddock? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Common questions in Paddock
What’s the nearest station to Paddock for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Paddock?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Other catering in Paddock
Paddock events: pitches and permissions
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Paddock, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Paddock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Paddock to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Charing station is about 3 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across the TN25 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Canterbury Road and Green Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Schools near Paddock include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Paddock
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Paddock and Kent:
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
School fairs, for a school like Challock Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Crew meals are served at set times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Paddock stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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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Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Paella compared with other options
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Paddock and the whole of Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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