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Festival Paella Catering in Warren Street
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Warren Street and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
Festival paella catering near Warren Street
Festival paella catering in Warren Street, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets.
Rural events near Warren Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Community events around Warren Street
Warren Street is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Warren Street and the surrounding area. Warren Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Events in parks such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Lenham station is about 2.4 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Warren Street, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in ME17, we plan around your venue and timings. From Payden Street, Slade Road and Warren Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Woodside Green (1 mile west), West Street (2 miles west) and Wichling (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (under half a mile south)
Also near Warren Street
What else we do in Warren Street
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Summer events in Warren Street have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Common questions in Warren Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Warren Street?
Lenham station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
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’ll send a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Warren Street
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
In Warren Street and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
School fairs, for a school like The Lenham School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Why choose live paella in Warren Street?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
For event organisers in Warren Street
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the 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