Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Brabourne, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Brabourne. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
- County and country shows
Book festival paella catering in Brabourne
Festival paella catering in Brabourne, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for county and country shows and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a fête or field event near Brabourne, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Brabourne stay light until about 9:15pm, 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 set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Brabourne? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Where we can cook in Brabourne
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Events we cater in Brabourne
It covers several diets with one trader.
In Brabourne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity and school events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Running an event in Brabourne
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Brabourne are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Brabourne Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street and Canterbury Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Brabourne
Other catering in Brabourne
Your questions about festival paella catering in Brabourne
Which station should guests use for Brabourne?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How far is Brabourne from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Brabourne
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Brabourne
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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