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Festival & event paella in Borden, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Borden.
- Village fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Book festival paella catering in Borden
Festival paella catering in Borden, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is sports clubs and race days and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Borden, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Borden stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Events we cater in Borden
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Borden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Event catering near Borden
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Borden and nearby villages. Borden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Borden to Canterbury (17 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Borden Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in parks such as Cromers Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From The Street, Mountview and Homestead View or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Borden for festival paella catering include Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Borden
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Places near Borden
Other catering in Borden
Questions from Borden
Do you come out to small places like Borden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Borden?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
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. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Provide seating near the food
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
- 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