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Festival Paella Catering for Romney Street events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Romney Street.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Romney Street
Festival paella catering in Romney Street, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater charity and school events and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a field event near Romney Street, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check allergen info is on display
We set up at the agreed time.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Also near Romney Street
What else we do in Romney Street
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose festival paella catering in Romney Street?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Romney Street, people book us for occasions like:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
Running an event in Romney Street
Romney Street is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Romney Street and nearby villages. Romney Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shoreham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles west. If your event is in Kemsing Down, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN15, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Bower Lane and Romney Street or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Hill (1 mile north-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east), Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-east) and Kemsing (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Otford Heritage Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles south).
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Romney Street hosts choose us
- Events in Romney Street and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Questions from Romney Street
What’s the nearest station to Romney Street for guests?
Shoreham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
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 follow the site rules.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, events in Romney Street stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in 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