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Festival Paella Catering in Boxley
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Boxley.
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Boxley
How our festival paella catering works in Boxley
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and we’re often booked for agricultural and county shows and summer fairs and fêtes.
Near Boxley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why choose live paella in Boxley?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Boxley
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Who books festival paella catering in Boxley?
One trader, many diets.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
School fairs, for a school like Sandling Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
Nearby places to Boxley
Also in Boxley
FAQs for Boxley
Is Boxley close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Boxley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Event catering near Boxley
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Boxley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Boxley to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Events in parks such as The Larches need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Boxley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of ME14 and the streets around it. From The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms (under half a mile south)
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Boxley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Summer events in Boxley have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Boxley, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Schedule crew meals
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on 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