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Festival Paella Catering in Elmstone
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Elmstone.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering near Elmstone
How our festival paella catering works in Elmstone
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and open days and community events.
A fête near Elmstone might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Events in Elmstone are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Minster station is about 3.9 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Preston Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Trader information and site rules
- Firm, level ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Also in Elmstone
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Elmstone
What’s the nearest station to Elmstone for guests?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
How far is Elmstone from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater in Elmstone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Elmstone is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Who books festival paella catering in Elmstone?
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Elmstone, people book us for occasions like:
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Elmstone Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Summer events in Elmstone have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Elmstone
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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