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Festival & event paella in Lashenden, Kent
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Lashenden and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Lashenden
Festival paella catering in Lashenden, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are frequently asked to cater christmas and farmers’ markets and open days, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
At a fête or field event near Lashenden, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Lashenden
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Nearby places to Lashenden
Other catering in Lashenden
Community events around Lashenden
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Lashenden are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Lashenden, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Common questions in Lashenden
What’s the nearest station to Lashenden for guests?
Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Lashenden from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Lashenden
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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