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Festival Paella Catering in Speldhurst
Looking for festival paella catering in Speldhurst? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Speldhurst
FAQs for Speldhurst
Do you trade at school fairs around Speldhurst?
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 Speldhurst?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Speldhurst?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How our festival paella catering works in Speldhurst
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. We are often asked to cater festivals and community events and open days, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Speldhurst, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Speldhurst have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and 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.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Speldhurst
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Charity and school events
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- We cover Speldhurst and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Community events around Speldhurst
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Speldhurst will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Speldhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Speldhurst to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Festival paella catering in TN3 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Speldhurst includes Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile south-east)
- 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