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Festival Paella Catering in Swift's Green
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Swift's Green.
- Open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Swift's Green events
Festival paella catering for your event in Swift's Green
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. For sports clubs and race days and food and music festivals, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros for your guests.
At a field event near Swift's Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Events we cater in Swift's Green
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Swift's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
FAQs for Swift's Green
Is Swift's Green close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Swift'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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Swift's Green?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Summer events in Swift's Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Swift's Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Nearby places to Swift's Green
Other catering in Swift's Green
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Swift's Green hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Swift's Green events: pitches and permissions
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Swift's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Swift's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Swift's Green to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Swift's Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN27 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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