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Festival & event paella in Farthingloe, 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 Farthingloe.
- Charity and school events
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Farthingloe?
Festival paella catering in Farthingloe, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and fêtes and school and charity events.
Rural events near Farthingloe can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Provide seating near the food
- Book crew catering in advance
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Farthingloe, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Event catering near Farthingloe
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Farthingloe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Farthingloe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Farthingloe to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Aycliffe Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Whinless Down, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Farthingloe, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Also near Farthingloe
What else we do in Farthingloe
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
FAQs for Farthingloe
What’s the nearest station to Farthingloe for guests?
Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Whinless Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Farthingloe
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Farthingloe
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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