Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for West Cross events
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 West Cross.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
Planning an event in West Cross?
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening events in West Cross have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our festival paella catering works in West Cross
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Typical bookings include county and country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Near West Cross, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Who books festival paella catering in West Cross?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In West Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Rolvenden Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Running an event in West Cross
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in West Cross and nearby villages. West Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from West Cross to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Common questions in West Cross
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like West Cross?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Also in West Cross
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
What affects the price in West Cross
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
- 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