Medway · England
Festival & event paella in Wallend, Medway
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 Wallend.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
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About our festival paella catering in Wallend
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include vegan paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for open days and community events and agricultural and county shows.
Rural events near Wallend can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Who books festival paella catering in Wallend?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wallend and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports club events
- Open days
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St James Church of England Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wallend? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wallend
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Events in Wallend are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Wallend is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Wallend to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Sheerness-On-Sea station is about 2.6 miles away.
We cover events in every part of ME3 and the streets around it. Wallend is on the B2001, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Wallend for festival paella catering include Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you will find The Hogarth Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Wallend
Also in Wallend
What affects the price in Wallend
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Summer events in Wallend have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Wallend
Which station should guests use for Wallend?
The closest is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Wallend from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
- 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