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Festival Paella Catering in Rabbit's Cross
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Rabbit's Cross: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Rabbit's Cross
Festival paella catering in Rabbit's Cross, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for food and music festivals and village fêtes.
At a field event near Rabbit's Cross, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Common questions in Rabbit's Cross
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Rabbit's Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Rabbit's Cross?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Also near Rabbit's Cross
Other catering in Rabbit's Cross
Community events around Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Rabbit's Cross and the surrounding area. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Rabbit's Cross, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Rabbit's Cross, we also cover Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Perfect for your event in Rabbit's Cross
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Rabbit's Cross and the whole of Kent
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Rabbit's Cross have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Flat, firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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