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Festival & event paella in Burmarsh, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Burmarsh and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering near Burmarsh
Festival paella catering in Burmarsh, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. We are often asked to cater community events and open days and charity and school events, with seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
A fête near Burmarsh might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Event catering near Burmarsh
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Burmarsh or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.7 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cook at events all over TN29 and the streets around it. From Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Burmarsh questions
Do you come out to small places like Burmarsh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Burmarsh close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Burmarsh hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including Burmarsh
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Places near Burmarsh
What else we do in Burmarsh
Who books festival paella catering in Burmarsh?
It brings theatre to the food court.
In Burmarsh and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports club events
- Festivals
- Community events and open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Burmarsh, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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