Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Reading Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Reading Street.
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Reading Street?
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
How our festival paella catering works in Reading Street
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we are frequently booked for country shows and sports clubs and race days.
For a village fête or field event near Reading Street, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Community events around Reading Street
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Reading Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Reading Street. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in TN30 is planned around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Reading Street includes Orlestone Forest.
Places near Reading Street
Other catering in Reading Street
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
FAQs for Reading Street
What’s the nearest station to Reading Street for guests?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Reading Street from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Reading Street hosts choose us
- Events in Reading Street and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Reading Street, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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