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Festival & event paella in Smallbridge, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Smallbridge.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Smallbridge
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Festival paella catering in Smallbridge, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We’re frequently asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Smallbridge, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put all trader information in one pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Extra pans for busy periods.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Fairs, fêtes and events in Smallbridge
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Smallbridge and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Margaret? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in The Gill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Smallbridge, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in TN12, we plan around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover events in Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Smallbridge includes Bewl Water.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Smallbridge hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Smallbridge and the whole of Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Smallbridge
Could we have live paella in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Smallbridge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Smallbridge, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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