Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Ruckinge events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Ruckinge and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Ruckinge
Festival paella catering in Ruckinge, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. For music and food festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
A fête near Ruckinge might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Community events around Ruckinge
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Ruckinge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ruckinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ham Street station is about 1.5 miles away.
For festival paella catering in TN26, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put all trader information in one pack
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Ruckinge: your questions answered
Is Ruckinge too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Ruckinge?
Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Step by step
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 Ruckinge, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Towns and villages near Ruckinge
More for events in Ruckinge
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Perfect for your event in Ruckinge
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning festival paella catering in Ruckinge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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