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Festival Paella Catering in Fir Toll
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Fir Toll and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in Fir Toll
Festival paella catering in Fir Toll, made fresh on the day
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. We’re often asked to cater race days and sports events and VIP and hospitality areas, with seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
Rural events near Fir Toll can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Fir Toll have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Places near Fir Toll
What else we do in Fir Toll
Fairs, fêtes and events in Fir Toll
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Fir Toll will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Fir Toll to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Pluckley Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across TN27 and the streets around it. Other places close to Fir Toll for festival paella catering include Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north)
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
What affects the price in Fir Toll
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Fir Toll hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Fir Toll: your questions answered
Is Fir Toll too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Fir Toll for guests?
Pluckley station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater in Fir Toll?
We do. We cook at events in Fir Toll and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing 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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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