Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Addington, Kent
Something 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 Addington.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days
Festival paella catering for Addington events
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Festival paella catering in Addington, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater feeding crew and volunteers and community events and open days.
At a field event near Addington, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Addington
- Events in Addington and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Community events around Addington
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Addington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Addington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, West Malling station is about 1.8 miles away. If your event is in Manor Park Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Wherever your event is in ME19, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Whether your event is on London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Addington for festival paella catering include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Angel Inn (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Addington stay light until about 9:20pm, 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 arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose festival paella catering in Addington?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Margaret? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Towns and villages near Addington
Other catering in Addington
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Common questions in Addington
Is Addington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Addington close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
- 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