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Festival & event paella in Goodnestone, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Goodnestone and across Kent.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
- Seasonal markets
Planning an event in Goodnestone?
Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Goodnestone
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Festival paella catering in Goodnestone, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and food and music festivals.
At a field event near Goodnestone, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Nearby places to Goodnestone
Other catering in Goodnestone
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Fairs, fêtes and events in Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Goodnestone or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Adisham station is about 1.5 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Goodnestone Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cover events in every part of CT3 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow. Close by, we cover events in Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Fitzwalter Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Goodnestone stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Goodnestone: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Goodnestone for guests?
Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Goodnestone close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cover Goodnestone?
We do. We cook at events in Goodnestone and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Why choose festival paella catering in Goodnestone?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Cross? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
For event organisers in Goodnestone
Throwing 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.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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