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Festival Paella Catering in Maplescombe
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Maplescombe.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
Planning an event in Maplescombe?
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Festival paella catering for your event in Maplescombe
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For village fêtes and school and charity events, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
A fête near Maplescombe might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Also near Maplescombe
What else we do in Maplescombe
Where we can cook in Maplescombe
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Event catering near Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Maplescombe, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Maplescombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Maplescombe to London (18 miles away).
Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Maplescombe, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in DA4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
- Check allergen info is on display
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Who books festival paella catering in Maplescombe?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Eynsford station is about 1.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Maplescombe stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- 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 clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Maplescombe, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Maplescombe: your questions answered
How far is Maplescombe from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Maplescombe
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Maplescombe and the whole of Kent
- 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