Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Tickham, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Tickham.
- Race days and sports events
- Music and food festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Book festival paella catering in Tickham
How our festival paella catering works in Tickham
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for open days and community events and county and country shows.
Rural events near Tickham can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Running an event in Tickham
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Tickham or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across the ME9 postcode area. Whether your event is on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Tickham, we also cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tickham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we cook for in Tickham
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Tickham, people book us for events such as:
- Open days and community events
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Tickham
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Tickham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What’s the nearest station to Tickham for guests?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Places near Tickham
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Provide seating near the food
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Tickham stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically 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 confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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