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Festival Paella Catering for Swattenden events
Looking for festival paella catering in Swattenden? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for Swattenden events
Your questions about festival paella catering in Swattenden
Is Swattenden close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How our festival paella catering works in Swattenden
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We’re often asked to cater sports clubs and race days and summer fairs and fêtes, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Swattenden, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Swattenden events: pitches and permissions
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Swattenden to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Events in parks such as Crane Valley need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like Congregational Church? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about a mile of Swattenden, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Swattenden for festival paella catering include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
Why choose live paella in Swattenden?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Swattenden
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
School fairs, for a school like Cranbrook School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
Nearby places to Swattenden
Other catering in Swattenden
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Provide seating near the food
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What affects the price in Swattenden
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Swattenden, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Swattenden? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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