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Festival Paella Catering in Dunk's Green
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dunk's Green and the surrounding area.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days and community events
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering for Dunk's Green events
How our festival paella catering works in Dunk's Green
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Whether it is school and charity events and feeding crew and volunteers, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Dunk's Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Dunk's Green
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. For an evening event in Dunk's Green, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Running an event in Dunk's Green
Dunk's Green is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Dunk's Green or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Dunk's Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Dunk's Green to London (24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.8 miles north. Running a fête for a church like Plaxtol Church? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN11, we can bring festival paella catering to you. For events just outside Dunk's Green, we cover Plaxtol (1 mile north), Roughway (1 mile east), Claygate Cross (2 miles north), Crouch (2 miles north) and Pittswood (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Dunk's Green include Barden Lake.
- Schools near Dunk's Green include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (under half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Dunk's Green: your questions answered
Is Dunk's Green close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Dunk's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Where we can cook in Dunk's Green
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Also in Dunk's Green
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What affects the price in Dunk's Green
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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