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Festival & event paella in Marley, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Marley and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
Live festival paella catering in Marley
Festival paella catering for your event in Marley
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We are frequently asked to cater christmas and farmers’ markets and food and music festivals, with giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Marley, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Marley questions
Could we have live paella in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Book crew catering in advance
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including Marley
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening events in Marley have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Marley
Crew love a hot meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Marley and Kent:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School and charity events
- Open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Barham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Event catering near Marley
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Marley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Giles, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Snowdown station is about 3.5 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Marley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in CT4 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Marley Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Places near Marley
Other catering in Marley
- 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