Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Harrietsham events
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 Harrietsham.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering for Harrietsham events
Community events around Harrietsham
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME17 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Harrietsham to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Kiln Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Schools near Harrietsham include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (less than half a mile west)
About our festival paella catering in Harrietsham
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For school and charity events and sports clubs and race days, we can cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Harrietsham, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or ME17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in Harrietsham?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever you are celebrating in Harrietsham, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
Running a fête for a church like Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Harrietsham
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Harrietsham and the whole of Kent
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Harrietsham
Can you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Harrietsham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
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How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Harrietsham stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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