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Festival & event paella in The Moor, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in The Moor.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering for The Moor events
How our festival paella catering works in The Moor
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. For festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
At a field event near The Moor, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Provide seating near the food
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
FAQs for The Moor
Is The Moor close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Nearby places to The Moor
What else we do in The Moor
Why choose live paella in The Moor?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in The Moor have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose festival paella catering in The Moor?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Fairs, fêtes and events in The Moor
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For festival paella catering in The Moor, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Events in parks such as Collingwood Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Laurence, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Hotel (within half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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