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Festival & event paella in Staplehurst, Kent
Planning festival paella catering in Staplehurst? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Staplehurst?
Festival paella catering for your event in Staplehurst
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for christmas and farmers’ markets and sports club events.
In Staplehurst, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Who books festival paella catering in Staplehurst?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Staplehurst:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Staplehurst station is in Staplehurst itself.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Allergen information is available at the stall.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Staplehurst
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Staplehurst. Staplehurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Staplehurst to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Staplehurst School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across TN12 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and North Down; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Towns and villages near Staplehurst
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Where we can cook in Staplehurst
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Staplehurst have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Your questions about festival paella catering in Staplehurst
What’s the nearest station to Staplehurst for guests?
Staplehurst station, in Staplehurst itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around Staplehurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
- 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