Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Painters Ash
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Painters Ash: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Painters Ash
About our festival paella catering in Painters Ash
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it’s race days and sports events and festivals, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros and more.
For events in a place like Painters Ash, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Who books festival paella catering in Painters Ash?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Painters Ash and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Painters Ash
How far is Painters Ash from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Towns and villages near Painters Ash
Other catering in Painters Ash
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Where we can cook in Painters Ash
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Painters Ash
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Painters Ash
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Events in Painters Ash are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Events in parks such as Castle Hill Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Ebbsfleet International station is about 1.5 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in DA11 and DA13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road or the roads around them. Painters Ash is on the A2, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For an evening event in Painters Ash, 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 send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What festival paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Painters Ash, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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