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Festival & event paella in Calcott, Kent
Planning festival paella catering in Calcott? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Calcott
How our festival paella catering works in Calcott
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for music and food festivals and school and charity events.
At a field event near Calcott, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Schedule crew meals
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Community events around Calcott
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT3 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For visitors coming by rail, Sturry station is about 1.5 miles away. Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. The coast is within about 4 miles of Calcott, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Calcott, we also cover Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Calcott include Spires Academy (1.5 miles south-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Perfect for your event in Calcott
Crew love a hot meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days and community events
- Charity and school events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
Common questions in Calcott
Do you come out to small places like Calcott?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Calcott have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Calcott
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Calcott
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- 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