Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Snodland events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Snodland: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- County and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Book festival paella catering in Snodland
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
About our festival paella catering in Snodland
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and festivals, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Around Snodland, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Nearby places to Snodland
Also in Snodland
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Snodland? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Snodland
Could we have live paella in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Snodland?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Snodland, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Snodland events: pitches and permissions
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Snodland, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Events in parks such as Holborough Marshes need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like Snodland CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in ME6 and ME19, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close or the roads around them. You will find Snodland on the A228, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Snodland, we also cover Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Snodland include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Snodland
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Snodland
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in Snodland
It brings theatre to the food court.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
- Food and music festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of the New Jerusalem? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Snodland hosts choose us
- Events in Snodland and across Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- 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