Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Broadstone
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Broadstone and across Kent.
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Live festival paella catering in Broadstone
Festival paella catering for your event in Broadstone
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We’re frequently asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and agricultural and county shows, serving giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Rural events near Broadstone can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Broadstone questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Broadstone close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Broadstone
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Towns and villages near Broadstone
Other catering in Broadstone
Broadstone events: pitches and permissions
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Broadstone and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Broadstone, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road. Other places close to Broadstone for festival paella catering include Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Broadstone
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Lenham station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
What affects the price in Broadstone
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Broadstone have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Broadstone? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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