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Festival Paella Catering in Swanton
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Swanton and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Swanton?
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Festival paella catering in Swanton, made fresh on the day
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Typical bookings include VIP and hospitality areas and food and music festivals, with seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Swanton can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Events we cater in Swanton
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
School fairs, for a school like Mereworth Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Summer events in Swanton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Places near Swanton
More for events in Swanton
Swanton events: pitches and permissions
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Swanton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Dunstan? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east.
Wherever your event is in ME18, we can bring festival paella catering to you. For events just outside Swanton, we cover West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- We cover Swanton and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Questions from Swanton
What’s the nearest station to Swanton for guests?
Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Swanton from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swanton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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