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Festival Paella Catering for Hillborough events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hillborough: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering for Hillborough events
Festival paella catering in Hillborough, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for sports club events and community events and open days.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hillborough are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hillborough
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Hillborough
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Common questions in Hillborough
How far is Hillborough from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
For event organisers in Hillborough
Organising a club, school or community event in Hillborough? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Occasions we cook for in Hillborough
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Hillborough and Kent:
- Sports club events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 2.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Hillborough, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hillborough. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hillborough, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in CT6, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You’ll find Hillborough on the A299, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Hillborough, we cover Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Nearby places to Hillborough
Other catering in Hillborough
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Hillborough have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Hillborough? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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