Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for West Malling events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across West Malling and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in West Malling
How our festival paella catering works in West Malling
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Summer fairs around West Malling are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in West Malling have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Event catering near West Malling
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME19 area, we can cook for your guests. West Malling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Manor Park Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
We cover events in every part of the ME19 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Police Station Road and London Road. You will find West Malling on the A20, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around West Malling includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (1.4 miles east) and The Malling School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Five Pointed Star Public House (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Schedule crew meals
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Extra pans for busy periods.
FAQs for West Malling
How far is West Malling from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Manor Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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What else we do in West Malling
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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