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Festival Paella Catering in Blue Bell Hill
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Blue Bell Hill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sports clubs and race days
- County and country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering for Blue Bell Hill events
Festival paella catering in Blue Bell Hill, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater farmers’ and Christmas markets and village fêtes.
At a fête or field event near Blue Bell Hill, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Running an event in Blue Bell Hill
Blue Bell Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME5 area, we can cook for your guests. Blue Bell Hill is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Alban's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Tunbury Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in ME5, we plan around your venue and timings. From Laurie Gray Avenue, Thorn Close and Barling Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Blue Bell Hill, we cover Kit's Coty (1 mile south), Walderslade (1 mile east), Lordswood (2 miles east), Chatham (2 miles north-east) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (5 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north), Luton (3 miles north-east) and Park Wood (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Bartholomew's Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Blue Bell Hill include Greenacre Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Robin Hood Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Blue Bell Hill questions
Is Blue Bell Hill close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Blue Bell Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Events we cater in Blue Bell Hill
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Blue Bell Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
If your event is in Westfield Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Why choose live paella in Blue Bell Hill?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Blue Bell Hill have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Blue Bell Hill
- 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