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Festival Paella Catering in Temple Hill
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Temple Hill.
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering near Temple Hill
Festival paella catering in Temple Hill, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. On the menu are giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and country shows.
Around Temple Hill, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Common questions in Temple Hill
Do you trade at school fairs around Temple Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Temple Hill for guests?
Dartford station, in Temple Hill itself.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Temple Hill have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put all trader information in one pack
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Event catering near Temple Hill
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Temple Hill and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Dartford station is in Temple Hill itself. Running a fête for a church like St Edmunds Church? A paella pan draws people in.
This part of Kent takes in DA1, DA2 and DA5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Temple Hill include the A226, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Temple Hill, we also cover Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
A little further out are Dartford Library (0.5 miles south-west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Hill include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include The Leigh UTC (0.7 miles north) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hufflers Arms (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.7 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Places near Temple Hill
Other catering in Temple Hill
Occasions we cook for in Temple Hill
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Temple Hill and Kent:
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like Temple Hill Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Temple Hill hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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