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Festival Paella Catering for Pootings events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Pootings: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Open days and community events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
Book festival paella catering in Pootings
Festival paella catering for your event in Pootings
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater country shows and charity and school events.
At a fête or field event near Pootings, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Pootings
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Pootings events: pitches and permissions
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Pootings to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pootings to London (about 20 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Four Elms Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Congregational Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in TN8 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Common questions in Pootings
Do you come out to small places like Pootings?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Pootings?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Towns and villages near Pootings
Also in Pootings
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Pootings, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Provide seating near the food
- Give traders a single information pack
- Schedule crew meals
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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