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Festival & event paella in Stone Cross, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Stone Cross.
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering in Stone Cross
Why choose festival paella catering in Stone Cross?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Country shows
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
Events in parks such as Poulton Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Festival paella catering for your event in Stone Cross
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are churros, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports club events and charity and school events.
Rural events near Stone Cross can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Nearby places to Stone Cross
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
Event catering near Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Stone Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Stone Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Stone Cross to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Ham Street station is about 2.3 miles away. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Stone Cross Road and Frith Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Stone Cross
What’s the nearest station to Stone Cross for guests?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Stone Cross have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Stone Cross hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stone Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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