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Festival & event paella in Upchurch, Kent
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Upchurch and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Upchurch events
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Festival paella catering in Upchurch, cooked live
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We are often asked to cater festivals and school and charity events, with churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
Near Upchurch, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Upchurch
Do you trade at school fairs around Upchurch?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Summer events in Upchurch have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
For event organisers in Upchurch
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upchurch? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What affects the price in Upchurch
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upchurch
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Events in Upchurch are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Holywell Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Upchurch, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the ME9 and ME8 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Upchurch, we also cover Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Upchurch includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
- 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