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Festival Paella Catering for St Ann's Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in St Ann's Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering in St Ann's Green
FAQs for St Ann's Green
Is St Ann's Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is St Ann's Green from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you come to St Ann's Green?
We do. St Ann's Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
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 take the right care.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Festival paella catering in St Ann's Green, cooked live
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for festivals and sports clubs and race days.
At a field event near St Ann's Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Also near St Ann's Green
Other catering in St Ann's Green
Why choose live paella in St Ann's Green?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in St Ann's Green and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Events we cater in St Ann's Green
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In St Ann's Green, people book us for occasions like:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in St Ann's Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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St Ann's Green events: pitches and permissions
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in St Ann's Green and nearby villages. St Ann's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from St Ann's Green to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. For events just outside St Ann's Green, we cover Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put picnic tables near the traders
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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