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Festival Paella Catering for Frant events
Looking for festival paella catering in Frant? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering near Frant
Running an event in Frant
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Frant, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Frant is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Frant to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Frant Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Alban? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Frant, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the TN3 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge. Close by, we cover events in The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (under half a mile north)
Festival paella catering in Frant, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it is village fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros and more.
Near Frant, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Where we can cook in Frant
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Frant have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Frant
- Catering across Kent, including Frant
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Questions from Frant
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Frant for guests?
The closest is Frant station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What else we do in Frant
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
- 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