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Festival & event paella in Kemsley, Kent
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Kemsley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Kemsley?
Festival paella catering in Kemsley, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. On the menu are giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for open days and race days and sports events.
For events in a place like Kemsley, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Also near Kemsley
Also in Kemsley
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Kemsley stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Questions from Kemsley
Could we have live paella in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you cover Kemsley?
We do. We cook at events in Kemsley and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Events we cater in Kemsley
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
In Kemsley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Festivals
If your event is in Milton Creek Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Kemsley and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Kemsley Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of ME10 and ME9. Streets in the area include Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kemsley
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
For event organisers in Kemsley
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Paella compared with other options
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Kemsley
- We cover Kemsley and the whole of Kent
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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