Medway · England
Festival Paella Catering for Walderslade events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Walderslade. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
Book festival paella catering in Walderslade
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Walderslade
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
About our festival paella catering in Walderslade
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it’s feeding crew and volunteers and charity and school events, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
In Walderslade, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Walderslade events: pitches and permissions
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Walderslade and the surrounding area. Walderslade is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Events in parks such as Westfield Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St William's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME5, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Walderslade sits on or near the A2045, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Walderslade, we also cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Walderslade, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
FAQs for Walderslade
Could we have live paella in Westfield Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Why choose festival paella catering in Walderslade?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Walderslade
What else we do in Walderslade
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening events in Walderslade have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in 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