Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Sole Street
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sole Street and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering for Sole Street events
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How our festival paella catering works in Sole Street
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it is school fairs and fundraisers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros for your guests.
Rural events near Sole Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Sole Street have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Events we cater in Sole Street
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
Events in parks such as Camer Park Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Common questions in Sole Street
Which station should guests use for Sole Street?
Sole Street has its own station: Sole Street station.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Sole Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Also near Sole Street
Also in Sole Street
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sole Street
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Sole Street will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Cobham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Sole Street has its own station, Sole Street station.
We cook at events all over the DA13 and DA12 postcode area. Local streets include Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). The countryside around Sole Street includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Sole Street include Meopham School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Inn (within half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sole Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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