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Festival & event paella in Uplees, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Uplees and the surrounding area.
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book festival paella catering in Uplees
Festival paella catering in Uplees, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include country shows and open days and community events, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Uplees, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. For an evening event in Uplees, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Questions from Uplees
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Uplees?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Uplees close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Places near Uplees
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Provide seating near the food
Crew meals are served at set times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Events we cater in Uplees
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
In Uplees and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Uplees events: pitches and permissions
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. Events in Uplees are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Events in parks such as Oare Marshes need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cover events in every part of ME13. Other places close to Uplees for festival paella catering include Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Uplees? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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