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Festival Paella Catering for Harbledown events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Harbledown and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sports club events
- Charity and school events
- Community events and open days
Book festival paella catering in Harbledown
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How our festival paella catering works in Harbledown
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is music and food festivals and sports club events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Harbledown, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Towns and villages near Harbledown
Also in Harbledown
Events we cater in Harbledown
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Harbledown and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
School fairs, for a school like The Canterbury Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Harbledown events: pitches and permissions
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Harbledown are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For visitors coming by rail, Canterbury West station is about 0.8 miles away. If your event is in Whitehall Meadows, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Provide seating near the food
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Harbledown questions
Is Harbledown close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Harbledown?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Harbledown, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Harbledown? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Harbledown
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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