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Festival Paella Catering in Chattenden
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Chattenden and Medway, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
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Live festival paella catering in Chattenden
About our festival paella catering in Chattenden
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and charity and school events.
At a fête or field event near Chattenden, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Chattenden
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Running an event in Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Chattenden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Chattenden is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chattenden to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
If your event is in Lower Lines Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road. Close by, we cover events in Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Chattenden have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- 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
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Questions from Chattenden
Could we have live paella in Lower Lines Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Chattenden?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Why choose festival paella catering in Chattenden?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Chattenden Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
What affects the price in Chattenden
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Chattenden
What else we do in Chattenden
- 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