Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Throwley, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Throwley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Village fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Throwley?
How our festival paella catering works in Throwley
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for festivals and charity and school events.
Rural events near Throwley can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Throwley, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Throwley
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Towns and villages near Throwley
What else we do in Throwley
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Throwley have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Read more
For event organisers in Throwley
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Why choose festival paella catering in Throwley?
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Throwley book us for events such as:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
FAQs for Throwley
Do you come out to small places like Throwley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Throwley for guests?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Throwley?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Throwley, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Throwley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over ME13. We also cook at events in Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
Why choose live paella in Throwley?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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