Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Coldred
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Coldred: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Coldred?
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
About our festival paella catering in Coldred
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Whether it’s sports clubs and race days and open days and community events, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Coldred, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Running an event in Coldred
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Coldred, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Coldred is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Lydden Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Shepherds Well station is about 1.1 miles away. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Coldred, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Coldred, we cover Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Coldred include Dover Western Heights.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Coldred, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Coldred
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Pancras? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
For event organisers in Coldred
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Nearby places to Coldred
What else we do in Coldred
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Paella compared with other options
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, 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 Coldred
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or CT15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Questions from Coldred
Do you come out to small places like Coldred?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Coldred?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater in Coldred?
We do. Coldred is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
- 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