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Festival & event paella in Eccles, 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 Eccles.
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
Live festival paella catering in Eccles
Festival paella catering for your event in Eccles
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. On the menu are seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and food and music festivals.
At a fête or field event near Eccles, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Running an event in Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Eccles and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is New Hythe station, about 1.1 miles south-west. School fairs, for a school like St Mark's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in ME20, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Eccles, we cover Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Eccles includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Bull Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Eccles
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Eccles and the whole of Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
FAQs for Eccles
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Eccles?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Eccles close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Other catering in Eccles
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Eccles have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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