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Festival Paella Catering for Pluckley Thorne events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Pluckley Thorne. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for Pluckley Thorne events
Festival paella catering in Pluckley Thorne, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. For festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Rural events near Pluckley Thorne can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Pluckley Thorne events: pitches and permissions
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Pluckley Thorne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1 mile south. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Pluckley Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Smarden Road and Lambden Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Pluckley Thorne, we also cover Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Pluckley Thorne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Places near Pluckley Thorne
Other catering in Pluckley Thorne
Who books festival paella catering in Pluckley Thorne?
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
- Seasonal markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, 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. Evening events in Pluckley Thorne have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Pluckley Thorne questions
Is Pluckley Thorne close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Pluckley Thorne for guests?
Pluckley station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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