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Festival Paella Catering for West Peckham events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in West Peckham.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School fairs and fundraisers
Book festival paella catering in West Peckham
Festival paella catering for your event in West Peckham
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it’s farmers’ and Christmas markets and community events and open days, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near West Peckham can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in West Peckham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing 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.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in West Peckham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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FAQs for West Peckham
Do you come out to small places like West Peckham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to West Peckham for guests?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we are available.
Event catering near West Peckham
West Peckham is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from West Peckham to London (26 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Dunstan? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Mereworth Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Festival paella catering in ME18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Church Road and Mereworth Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Peckham for festival paella catering include Swanton (1 mile north), Mereworth (1 mile north-east), Goose Green (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north) and Herne Pound (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (4.4 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Swan on the Green pub (within half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why West Peckham hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including West Peckham
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
Nearby places to West Peckham
Also in West Peckham
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Perfect for your event in West Peckham
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 2.7 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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