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Festival Paella Catering for Cooling Street events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Cooling Street.
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Cooling Street
About our festival paella catering in Cooling Street
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For community events and open days and race days and sports events, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
At a field event near Cooling Street, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Cooling Street stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose live paella in Cooling Street?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Cooling Street
- We cover Cooling Street and the whole of Medway
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Who books festival paella catering in Cooling Street?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like Cliffe Woods Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
Cooling Street events: pitches and permissions
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Cooling Street or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Cooling Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cooling Street to London (26 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St James' Church? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Wherever your event is in ME3, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Cooling Street
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Cooling Street
Do you come out to small places like Cooling Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Cooling Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cooling Street.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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