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Festival & event paella in Ham, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Ham.
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book festival paella catering in Ham
Festival paella catering in Ham, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We are frequently asked to cater feeding crew and volunteers and farmers’ and Christmas markets, serving churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Ham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Ham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT14 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Book crew catering in advance
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Ham
- Catering across Kent, including Ham
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Why choose festival paella catering in Ham?
It covers several diets with one trader.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St George, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
Also in Ham
Community events around Ham
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Ham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Ham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ham to Canterbury (11 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Worth Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Sandwich station is about 1.7 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over CT14. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
For event organisers in Ham
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Ham questions
Do you come out to small places like Ham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Ham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you cater in Ham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ham is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
- 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