Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Troy Town, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Troy Town.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Festivals
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering near Troy Town
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Festival paella catering in Troy Town, made fresh on the day
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets.
At a fête or field event near Troy Town, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Troy Town
Troy Town is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Kent. Events in Troy Town are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Troy Town is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Troy Town to London (about 21 miles away).
For festival paella catering in TN8, we plan around your venue. We also cook at events in Marlpit Hill (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south-east), Mowshurst (1 mile east), Merle Common (2 miles north-west) and Crockham Hill (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles east) and Southborough (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Troy Town includes Botley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (0.8 miles east)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Troy Town questions
How far is Troy Town from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Troy Town for guests?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Places near Troy Town
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Why choose live paella in Troy Town?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
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 it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Troy Town have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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