Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Teston, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Teston.
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Teston?
About our festival paella catering in Teston
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For crew, volunteer and VIP catering and open days, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
Near Teston, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What affects the price in Teston
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Common questions in Teston
Do you trade at school fairs around Teston?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What’s the nearest station to Teston for guests?
Wateringbury station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Why choose live paella in Teston?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. 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 will quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Community events around Teston
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Teston will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Wateringbury station is about 0.9 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For festival paella catering in ME18, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Teston, we cover Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wateringbury pub (0.7 miles west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Places near Teston
Other catering in Teston
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For an evening event in Teston, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning festival paella catering in Teston? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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