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Festival Paella Catering in Springhead
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Springhead: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Springhead events
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Springhead have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our festival paella catering in Springhead
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for school and charity events and community events and open days.
Summer fairs around Springhead are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Fairs, fêtes and events in Springhead
Springhead is about 1 mile west of Northfleet, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Springhead, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Springhead. Springhead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Botolph? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ebbsfleet International station, about 0.9 miles north.
We cater events across the DA11, DA10 and DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Gwynn Road, Fleet Road and Roman Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You’ll find Springhead on the A2, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Painters Ash (1 mile south-east), Northfleet (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Betsham (1 mile south-west) and Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bluewater (2.5 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Springhead include Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check allergen info is on display
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Springhead
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Springhead and across Kent
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Springhead: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Springhead for guests?
Ebbsfleet International station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
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What else we do in Springhead
- 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