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Festival & event paella in Doddington, Kent
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 Doddington.
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Doddington
How our festival paella catering works in Doddington
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for crew, volunteer and VIP catering and festivals.
At a fête or field event near Doddington, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Doddington
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Doddington and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Doddington
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Doddington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Events in parks such as Doddington Place Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Summer events in Doddington have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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What affects the price in Doddington
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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Should I cook it myself?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Doddington
Do you come out to small places like Doddington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Doddington
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME9 area, we can cook for your guests. Doddington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 4 miles north-east. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in ME9 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Doddington, we cover Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
- 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