Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Ram Lane, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Ram Lane.
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering for Ram Lane events
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Ram Lane have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Festival paella catering for your event in Ram Lane
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For VIP and hospitality areas and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella for your guests.
Near Ram Lane, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Event catering near Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Ram Lane to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ram Lane to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Charing station is about 1.8 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Ram Lane, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN26 and TN25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Ram Lane: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Ram Lane?
Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Ram Lane close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Why choose live paella in Ram Lane?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Ram Lane
Other catering in Ram Lane
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Ram Lane
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
- Charity and school events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Hayesbrook School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- 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