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Festival Paella Catering in Egerton Forstal
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Egerton Forstal and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Book festival paella catering in Egerton Forstal
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Festival paella catering in Egerton Forstal, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater festivals and race days and sports events.
At a field event near Egerton Forstal, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Egerton Forstal
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books festival paella catering in Egerton Forstal?
One trader, many diets.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Sports club events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Community events around Egerton Forstal
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Egerton Forstal, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Egerton Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Egerton Forstal, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of TN27 and the streets around it. From Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Egerton Forstal, we also cover Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Egerton Forstal? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Egerton Forstal hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Egerton Forstal, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
FAQs for Egerton Forstal
What’s the nearest station to Egerton Forstal for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Egerton Forstal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Egerton Forstal?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you need water?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
- 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