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Festival Paella Catering for Dunkirk events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dunkirk.
- Open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering for Dunkirk events
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Dunkirk have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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How our festival paella catering works in Dunkirk
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Typical bookings include agricultural and county shows and feeding crew and volunteers, serving vegan paella, churros and seafood paella.
Near Dunkirk, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. 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 Dunkirk
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Dunkirk
How far is Dunkirk from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Dunkirk
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Community events around Dunkirk
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dunkirk and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places in Kent.
Running a fête for a church like Christ Church? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Dunkirk, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Dunkirk, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in ME13, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on London Road and Courtenay Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Dunkirk includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What affects the price in Dunkirk
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Dunkirk
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
If your event is in Mount Ephraim Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Places near Dunkirk
Also in Dunkirk
- 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