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Festival & event paella in Herne Pound, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Herne Pound and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Herne Pound
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Festival paella catering in Herne Pound, 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. Whether it’s village fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and vegan paella for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Herne Pound, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Herne Pound
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Places near Herne Pound
What else we do in Herne Pound
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Fairs, fêtes and events in Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Herne Pound will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Herne Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Herne Pound to London (about 26 miles away).
Events in parks such as Manor Park Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Mereworth Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the ME18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Butcher's Lane and Beech Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Herne Pound, we cover Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening event in Herne Pound, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Herne Pound: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Herne Pound?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Herne Pound?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
- 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