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Festival Paella Catering for Biddenden events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Biddenden.
- School and charity events
- Seasonal markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Biddenden?
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About our festival paella catering in Biddenden
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We’re often asked to cater open days and community events and sports club events, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Biddenden, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Common questions in Biddenden
Is Biddenden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Biddenden for guests?
Headcorn station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Biddenden?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Places near Biddenden
What else we do in Biddenden
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Biddenden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Event catering near Biddenden
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Biddenden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Biddenden. Biddenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as John Mayne Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. 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 TN27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens. If your venue is just outside Biddenden, we also cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Biddenden
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Biddenden, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in Biddenden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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