Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Scragged Oak
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Scragged Oak.
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
Planning an event in Scragged Oak?
Perfect for your event in Scragged Oak
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Scragged Oak and Kent:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How our festival paella catering works in Scragged Oak
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for race days and sports events and school fairs and fundraisers.
Near Scragged Oak, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
Planning festival paella catering in Scragged Oak? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Scragged Oak have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Scragged Oak
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Events in Scragged Oak and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Common questions in Scragged Oak
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Scragged Oak?
Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you come to Scragged Oak?
We do. We cook at events in Scragged Oak and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Scragged Oak? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Scragged Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Scragged Oak to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. Events in parks such as Levan Strice need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Scragged Oak, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of ME14. Close by, we cover events in Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Burham Down.
- 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