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Festival & event paella in Woodside Green, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Woodside Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Planning an event in Woodside Green?
Festival paella catering in Woodside Green, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and community events and open days, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Woodside Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Who books festival paella catering in Woodside Green?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever you are celebrating in Woodside Green, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
Events in parks such as Kiln Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose live paella in Woodside Green?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Summer events in Woodside Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check allergen info is on display
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Event catering near Woodside Green
Woodside Green is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Events in Woodside Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Woodside Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Woodside Green to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Lenham School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Woodside Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (1 mile east) and Leadingcross Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (3.9 miles south).
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Your questions about festival paella catering in Woodside Green
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Nearby places to Woodside Green
What else we do in Woodside Green
- 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