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Festival & event paella in Sissinghurst, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Sissinghurst.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days
- Charity and school events
Live festival paella catering in Sissinghurst
How our festival paella catering works in Sissinghurst
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for open days and seasonal markets.
For a village fête or field event near Sissinghurst, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Sissinghurst stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Sissinghurst
It covers several diets with one trader.
In Sissinghurst and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
For visitors coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 4.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Event catering near Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Sissinghurst and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sissinghurst to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Trinity? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Crane Valley, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Within about 2 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Sissinghurst
Do you trade at school fairs around Sissinghurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Sissinghurst?
Staplehurst station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Sissinghurst?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Sissinghurst hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sissinghurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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