Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Underriver events
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 Underriver.
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
Live festival paella catering in Underriver
Event catering near Underriver
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Underriver and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Underriver to London (about 22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south. If your event is in Knole Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Underriver for festival paella catering include Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Underriver includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
About our festival paella catering in Underriver
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Underriver. Whether it’s charity and school events and community events and open days, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros and more.
Near Underriver, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Underriver have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Underriver, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Towns and villages near Underriver
Also in Underriver
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Underriver hosts choose us
- Events in Underriver and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Underriver
Is Underriver too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Underriver?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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